As Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF prepared for an MLS showdown with FC Dallas at Chase Stadium on Sunday, it was Messi's wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, whose pink threads were catching all the attention.

After leaving Lionel Messi out of the squad list for the game against FC Dallas, head coach Javier Mascherano addressed the Inter Miami star's status for the game against Vancouver Whitecaps.

Lionel Messi will not play in Inter Miami’s league home match against FC Dallas on Sunday. The Argentine star winger was not in the starting lineup or among the reserves when the club released its roster before the match.