Argentine striker of Inter Miami Lionel Messi published a post on his social networks with apologies in Spanish and Chinese languages. The footballer told why he did not take the field in the match in Hong Kong.
Recall, on February 4, there was a match of Messi's team against Hong Kong. The minimum ticket price was €115, but the star Argentine did not appear on the field, staying on the bench for the whole game. Inter Miami claimed that the forward was injured.
As I said in the press conference, it was a real shame not to be able to play in Hong Kong the other day due to a groin injury that had swollen and I was in pain. Anyone who knows me knows that I always want to play, that’s what I always want, to do my best in any game. And I also hope to be able to return to China as soon as possible and greet you all.
Lionel Messi
The striker moved to the team from the United States on July 15, 2023. He played 14 matches for Inter Miami, scoring 11 goals and making five assists.