Messi said he did not play in the friendly match in Hong Kong due to injury
Argentine Inter Miami footballer Lionel Messi apologized to fans for his absence from a friendly match in Hong Kong. His words are quoted by RIA Novosti with reference to the striker’s post on the Weibo social network.
“I am very sorry that I could not play in Hong Kong the other day due to an injury that was swollen and painful. Anyone who knows me knows that I always want to play. This is what I always want to do in any match,” Messi said. He expressed hope that he would be able to return and play the match in Hong Kong and China.
Messi was previously criticized for not taking the field in a friendly match between Inter Miami and the Hong Kong XI. Hong Kong officials said the government, as well as the fans, were disappointed by the incident.
36-year-old Messi joined the Inter Miami squad on July 15. His contract with the club runs until the end of the 2024/2025 season. As part of the team, he won the League Cup.
Source: Lenta
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