Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:14am on 07 Feb 2024,Wednesday Sports
Lionel Messi expressed regret over his inability to participate in Inter Miami's pre-season friendly in Hong Kong, citing a hamstring injury. Fans, anticipating Messi's presence, voiced frustration and demanded refunds after the match. David Beckham, co-owner of Inter Miami, faced boos during a post-match speech. The Hong Kong government expressed disappointment over Messi's absence and organizers' lack of explanation. Despite the setback, Messi trained with the team in Japan and expressed hope to play in their upcoming match against Vissel Kobe. He emphasized his desire to contribute to matches and expressed gratitude for fans' support.
