'SORRY': Inter Miami apologizes for Lionel Messi's absence in Hong Kong

Messi wasn't even warming up for the fans as he was attended by the medical staff.

Lionel Messi (Photo: X)

Delhi: Expectations were high in Hong Kong for Lionel Messi, but the Argentine star disappointed fans and organizers as he did not play the friendly. Although this did not go down well with the fans, Inter Miami has apologized. Messi wasn't even warming up for the fans as he was attended by the medical staff.

“Despite our best intentions, we understand that there has been disappointment over the absence of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez in Sunday's match and we regret that the two players could not participate,” Miami said in a statement sent to Reuters on Thursday .

“We also recognize that the late decision caused frustration among our Hong Kong supporters and the event organiser, Tatler Asia. We feel it is necessary to say that injuries are unfortunately part of the beautiful game and that the health of our players must always come first.”



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