HOUSTON (AP) — Telasco Segovia, a 21-year-old making his first MLS start, scored two goals with an assist, 38-year-old Luis Suárez added a goal and three assists and Inter Miami beat the Houston Dynamo 4-1 on Sunday night.

Lionel Messi sat out Inter Miami's trip to the Houston Dynamo, but former Barcelona team-mate Luis Suarez ensured his absence was not felt.

Inter Miami registered their first victory of the MLS season in the absence of Lionel Messi, who stayed in South Florida with the team giving the 37-year-old some extra rest. Inter Miami also picked up their third win across all competitions and will now play in the Round of 16 of the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

In an unexpected twist, the Houston Dynamo were left apologizing to fans after Lionel Messi, the iconic World Cup winner, was absent from Inter Miami's squad for their Major League Soccer match on Sunday.

Luis Suárez scored a goal and assisted thrice as Inter Miami pushed past the Houston Dynamo without Lionel Messi.

Lionel Messi's name is written in football history, with many considering him the greatest player of all time. His crowning achievement, leading Argentina to victory in the 2022 Q

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Unfortunately for Miami, Ian Fray was shown a straight red card after the full-time whistle following a reported altercation. He eventually got his name on the scoresheet, but throughout the entire 90 minutes, Luis Suarez was the brains behind the victory.