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Revealed: Messi explains why he missed Hong Kong friendly

Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi has shared details as to why he missed the Herons' Hong Kong friendly during preseason.

Revealed: Messi-China feud due to snub '15 mins before' kick-off

Lionel Messi's decision not to feature in Inter Miami's friendly clash against a Hong Kong XI was reported to organisers "15 minutes before" kick-off.

‘Tough toodles’ – Angry Messi fans in Asia told to ‘get lost’

Angry Lionel Messi fans in Hong Kong have been told to “get lost” and that the Inter Miami superstar’s absence from a friendly is “tough toodles”.

Chinese officials CANCEL Argentina friendlies in Messi row

The Beijing Football Association have cancelled two Argentina friendlies after Lionel Messi failed to play for Inter Miami against Hong Kong.

'Slap in the face' - Fans offered refund after Messi no-show

Angry fans in Hong Kong have been offered a 50% refund on their tickets following Lionel Messi’s no-show in a friendly fixture featuring Inter Miami.

Messi told he 'should never be allowed' back in Hong Kong

Lionel Messi played in a friendly in Japan after missing a match in Hong Kong, leaving fans seething about his lack of involvement.

Miami asked to explain why Messi played against Vissel Kobe

The Hong Kong government has asked for explanations from Inter Miami as to why Lionel Messi was able to play against Vissel Kobe.

Messi reveals 'the truth' about Hong Kong friendly absence

Lionel Messi has revealed “the truth” about missing Inter Miami’s friendly in Hong Hong and delivered an injury update ahead of facing Vissel Kobe.

Hong Kong fans feel 'scammed' after Messi sits out friendly

Fans in China feel 'scammed' after Lionel Messi did not play in Inter Miami's preseason friendly against a Hong Kong XI.

📽️ | Messi's head kicked off cardboard cut-out as fans rage

Lionel Messi's no show during Inter Miami's friendly against Hong Kong XI angered locals and one fan even proceeded to damage his cardboard cutout.

Revealed: Messi snubbed offer to calm raging Hong Kong fans

Lionel Messi was reportedly contracted to play 45 minutes of Inter Miami’s friendly in Hong Kong and snubbed an offer to calm raging fans in Asia.

Fans climb mountain to watch Messi - only to be left disappointed

Some supporters in Hong Kong climbed a mountain in a bid to try and watch Lionel Messi, but were left disappointed as he was benched by Inter Miami.

Messi & Becks booed in Hong Kong as angry fans demand refund

Lionel Messi and David Beckham were subjected to boos following Inter Miami’s latest friendly, with angry fans in Hong Kong demanding a refund.

Explained: Why Messi & Suarez didn’t play against Hong Kong XI

Tata Martino says there was “too much risk involved” for Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez to line up for Inter Miami against a Hong Kong Select XI.

Lionel Messi takes over Hong Kong and a sailing boat!

Lionel Messi took over Hong Kong in the build-up to their friendly in the country, with fans going wild for the Argentine and David Beckham.

Inter Miami get there in the end as Messi watches on

Hong Kong put up a fight against their MLS opponents, equalising before half-time, but Gerardo Martino's side got there in the end with a 4-1 win.

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