Messi, from passion to boos in Hong Kong: the Argentine did not play in Inter Miami’s victory

Without the Argentine Lionel Messi not even the Uruguayan Luis Suarezboth with discomfort, the InterMiami In the early hours of Sunday morning, they earned their first preseason win by beating a team of players from the modest league of Hong Kong.

The absence of the two stars generated frustration among the public, who had shelled out huge sums in the hope of seeing, above all, Rosario’s star, booed and booed at the end of the match.

The Florida team left the stadium booing to the anger of the crowd who were left without seeing Messi and Suárez on the pitch and were only able to enjoy half an hour of Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.

“We want Messi, we want Messi”, shouted several times the more than 38,000 spectators, who had paid between 880 and 4,800 Hong Kong dollars (112.5 and 614 dollars) to see the Argentine star above all.

“It was a decision taken together with the medical team. We were at great risk of worsening his injuries,” explained Argentine coach Gerardo Martino, who revealed that Messi has an inflammation of the adductor and Suárez has knee problems.

“We understand people’s disappointment. We apologize,” added the coach.