Inter Miami Falls to FC Dallas 4-3 in MLS Without Messi

Inter Miami suffered their first MLS loss of the season, falling 4-3 to FC Dallas after conceding three unanswered goals in the second half, with Lionel Messi watching from a private box and not playing due to rest following a taxing midweek match in the Concacaf Champions Cup. Coach Javier Mascherano also rested other key players, including Luis Suarez and Sergio Busquets, prioritizing squad rotation ahead of an important upcoming Champions Cup semifinal second leg. Young talents like Allen Obando and David Martinez scored for Miami, but the team's defense faltered without its veteran leaders, allowing Dallas to overturn a two-goal deficit. The loss highlights Inter Miami's challenge of balancing domestic league ambitions with continental competitions, as well as the impact of fixture congestion on player availability and squad performance.