Luis Suárez scored a goal and assisted thrice as Inter Miami pushed past the Houston Dynamo without Lionel Messi.

The Dynamo remain winless across their first two games of the MLS season after a loss Sunday to Inter Miami CF, playing without superstar Lionel Messi.

Inter Miami CF have had a busy schedule to start 2025, but there’s no slowing down for the defending Supporters’ Shield Champions.

Lionel Messi sat out Inter Miami's trip to the Houston Dynamo, but former Barcelona team-mate Luis Suarez ensured his absence was not felt.

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Inter Miami will be in for a challenge facing the Houston Dynamo on Sunday as Lionel Messi didn't travel with the team, according to the Miami Herald. There's no injury concern, just that Messi needed to be rested given Inter Miami's congested schedule juggling Champions Cup play and league play,

Lionel Messi did not travel with his Inter Miami teammates to Texas to face the Houston Dynamo at Shell Energy Stadium on Sunday night, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Inter Miami registered their first victory of the MLS season in the absence of Lionel Messi, who stayed in South Florida with the team giving the 37-year-old some extra rest. Inter Miami also picked up their third win across all competitions and will now play in the Round of 16 of the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

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