Messi's injury woes continue! Despite improvement, he missed Inter Miami's Hong Kong match, sparking fan anger and refund requests. Messi cited an MRI-confirmed injury and expressed his desire to play. While Inter Miami preps for their next friendly, Hong Kong fans feel cheated after paying high prices for Messi's absence. Onward to Tokyo and hopefully a smoother pre-season for the team.

 

Renowned football superstar, Lionel Messi, has recently offered a progress report on his lower limb ailment, affirming that his condition is exhibiting signs of improvement. Nonetheless, he lacked the capability to ensure his engagement in Inter Miami's preseason exhibition match in Japan this week.

In a highly anticipated exhibition game held in Hong Kong, Lionel Messi attracted disapproval from spectators for his absence on the field. Several spectators went as far as requesting reimbursements and conveying their discontent through booing and gesturing thumbs-down signals.

The event took place following Messi's decision to stay on the sidelines during their 4-1 triumph against a team comprised of local players. Messi clarified the circumstances, ascribing his absence to unfortunate circumstances and underscoring his keenness to take part in such encounters. He referred to his recent substitution participation in Saudi Arabia, where he unveiled the magnitude of his injury via magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) assessment.

Inter Miami's pre-season expedition has sparked enthusiasm, as Tokyo's esteemed National Stadium gears up to host their much-anticipated encounter with Vissel Kobe. Nonetheless, Hong Kong supporters were left disheartened as Messi, despite the exorbitant ticket fees, chose to remain on the sidelines during their triumphant match. In spite of encountering obstacles, Inter Miami endeavors to reassemble for their upcoming fixtures, which include a friendly encounter against Argentina's Newell's Old Boys, prior to the commencement of the MLS season on February 21.