Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi released a video explaining why he missed the friendly Inter Miami played in Hong Kong on February 4. The Qatar 2022 winner’s absence caused outrage among Chinese fans, who booed him and demanded reimbursement for their tickets. I’ve heard I didn’t want to play due to political reasons and other things that have no relation to it. Messi has struggled with injuries since September 2023, when he felt some discomfort during a South American Qualifiers game playing for Argentina. “I’d already said all this but I think it bears repeating now after everything that’s being said,” Messi said.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald February 20, 2024 14:13 UTC