Entomb Miami is in Tokyo for next leg of preseason visit, confronting Japanese side Vissel Kobe on Wednesday
Wednesday, February 07, 2024
Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi communicated lament over not having the option to play in last Sunday's agreeable match in Hong Kong, which left fans shocked.
Messi, who plays for Entomb Miami, expressed that he was held off the field because of a physical issue yet needed to play, CNN detailed.
"I was unable to be in the Hong Kong game and it's a disgrace since I generally need to take part, I need to be there, particularly when it's about these kinds of games that we travel up to this point and that individuals are so eager to see our games," Messi told columnists.
Entomb Miami's preseason visit saw a sellout horde of 40,000 go to a match in Hong Kong, yet the occasion finished caustically with fans booing, sneering, and calling for ticket discounts as the 36-year-old soccer legend stayed on the seat.
Indeed, even the Hong Kong government said it was "frustrated" that the eight-time Ballon d'Or champ wasn't welcomed on during the match.
Miami director Gerardo "Goodbye" Martino affirmed that Messi and Luis Suárez stayed on the seat upon clinical staff's recommendation.
Moreover, Entomb Miami is in Tokyo for the following leg of a preseason visit, confronting Japanese side Vissel Kobe on Wednesday.
Messi said that he could see the reason why a few fans were disheartened that he had missed the game, yet he likewise voiced the expectation that Miami will visit Hong Kong again later on.
When inquired as to whether he would play in the match against Vissel Kobe, the forward said, "At the end of the day, I actually couldn't say whether I can or not, yet I feel improved and I truly need to have the option to make it happen."