Soccer star Lionel Messi to miss game against Vancouver Whitecaps
The Whitecaps said in a statement to CBC, fans in attendance at the Saturday game will receive a complimentary ticket to a future 2024 regular season match.
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![Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) runs with the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match against D.C. United, Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/) A soccer player wearing pink dribbles the ball, while others wearing black are pictured behind him.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7215143.1716666864!/cpImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/mls-dc-united-inter-miami-soccer-lionel-messi.jpg)
The Whitecaps said in a statement to CBC, fans in attendance at the Saturday game will receive a complimentary ticket to a future 2024 regular season match.