Many fans were left disappointed after Lionel Messi remained on the bench throughout the game between the Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami and the Hong Kong team. Some fans stated that they were happy to see Hong Kong be able to put up a good performance against a team from MLS. Fans who came to watch football icon Messi were divided about his absence on the pitch. Although disappointed that Messi did not play, some fans said his health was more important. The head coach of the Hong Kong women's football team, José Ricardo Rambo, was disappointed as it is rare for football stars to come to Hong Kong.

Source: The Standard February 04, 2024 17:57 UTC