Lionel Messi plays in Japan 3 days after sitting out Hong Kong game, adding fuel to fans’ anger

Lionel Messi played the closing half-hour of his Inter Miami team’s game against Vissel Kobe in Japan on February 7, 2024. His attendance further fuelled anger among fans in Hong Kong. Just three days before, Messi sat out the highly anticipated game in the city, citing an adductor injury.