After a draw against El Salvador (0-0), Inter Miami players conceded three consecutive defeats against FC Dallas (0-1), then against Al-Hilal (3-4), before losing pulverized by Al Nassr, without Cristiano Ronaldo (6-0). This Sunday morning, the Florida franchise finally won against an All-star team of the best players in the Hong Kong Championship (4-1) . A victory in which Lionel Messi did not participate, since he suffers from inflammation in his adductor.
Boos and whistles then invaded the stands, where more than 38,000 spectators, who had paid at least 115 euros to see the Argentine star, were furious. “We want Messi” , even part of the stadium chanted. “It was very risky for the footballer to be able to play today. I apologize to the supporters for his absence and I understand their disappointment ,” explained Tata Martino, the Herons manager.