Inter Miami sees empty seats despite Messi scoring twice against Atletico de San Luis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 9:45 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Inter Miami played Atletico de San Luis on August 5, with Lionel Messi returning from the 2026 World Cup. Despite Messi scoring twice in the match, many seats at the Nu Stadium were unoccupied. Fans attributed the low attendance to the midweek scheduling and traffic issues. Comments on social media highlighted difficulties for local fans attending the game on a Wednesday evening, particularly noting heavy rain that affected turnout.
- •Inter Miami faced Atletico de San Luis in MLS action.
- •Lionel Messi scored two goals in his first match back.
- •Attendance was affected by midweek game scheduling.
- •Fans cited difficulties in traveling to the game at night.
- •Weather conditions included heavy rain during the match.
- 9:45 AMYahoo Sports — Fans explain why there were lots of empty seats at Inter Miami game even with Messi playing
"The 2026 World Cup is now over, and attention has turned back towards the MLS. Lionel Messi made it to the final of this summer’s tournament, but his Argentina team lost to Spain in the final on July 19.
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