Lionel Messi's No-Show Sparks Outrage at Inter Miami Match in Hong Kong

Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez's absence from Inter Miami's friendly match in Hong Kong drew boos from the sold-out crowd of 40,000 fans, who had paid up to $624 for tickets expecting to see the international stars play. The Hong Kong government's Major Sports Events Committee condemned the organizers and called for reduced funding after providing $1.92 million to facilitate the match. Messi's inflamed adductor and Suárez's knee injury sidelined them, despite initial promotion and assurances of their participation. Inter Miami won the game 4-1.