Messi in Hong Kong: boos for Beckham as Argentina star sits out match, Inter Miami win 4-1 🇭🇰

Lionel Messi's much-anticipated appearance in Hong Kong concluded in disappointment for fans as he opted to sit out Inter Miami's 4-1 victory against a Hong Kong XI on Sunday. The crowd, which included the city's leader John Lee, turned frustrated, expressing their discontent by booing and chanting for refunds. Despite the eager anticipation of the 40,000-strong audience, Messi, the star attraction, remained sidelined due to a hamstring injury, serving as an unused substitute. The atmosphere soured further as co-owner David Beckham's attempt to address the crowd was met with vehement booing, and many spectators left the stadium. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, Messi's limited involvement disappointed the tens of thousands who had gathered the previous day to witness a mere stretching session during an open training session. The 36-year-old opted to rest and nurse his legs, leaving fans yearning for a glimpse of his on-field brilliance. #messi messi,lionel messi,leo messi,messi hong kong,messi en hong kong,messi in hong kong,messi inter miami,messi in hongkong,lionel messi hong kong,lionel messi in hong kong,lionel messi reaction,messi reaction,messi hongkong,messi ronaldo reaction,lio messi,messi hoy,messi vs hong kong,messi goal,messi 2024,messi news,hong kong fans messi,messi hongkong fans,messi vs hong kong xi,leo messi in hongkong,leo messi en hong kong