(ANSA) – VANCOUVER, MAY 24 – The very probable absence, due to physical problems, of Lionel Messi in tomorrow’s MLS match, which Inter Miami will play in Vancouver against the Whitecaps, is causing quite a few problems in the Canadian city. In fact, more than 50 thousand people had purchased tickets to be able to witness the exploits of the Argentine champion live but now, unless there is an unlikely recovery, they will not be able to admire their opponents’ number 10, and the same goes for Sergio Busquets and Luis Suarez, also their likely absent in Vancouver. Thus the CEO of the Whitecaps, Axel Schuster, launched an appeal to the fans to try to soothe their disappointment, while Inter Miami made no statements regarding the physical form of Messi and Busquets and Suarez. “Although we have not received an official update on the availability of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Sergio Busquets for this weekend – Schuster said -, we know that they will not make this trip. Unfortunately we have no control over who plays for our opponents, but it was important for us to communicate this to our fans as soon as possible.”
In a bid to ease the disappointment of fans who bought tickets in anticipation of seeing Messi, the club will provide food and drinks at a 50% discount, with free meals for children. “We know there will also be many disappointed fans,” Schuster said. “We remain committed to making this a special experience for everyone. The match against Miami will still be an incredible atmosphere and a celebration of football for our city.” (HANDLE).