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'We feel a bit scammed' - Lionel Messi fans in China share disappointment after Inter Miami superstar misses clash with Hong Kong XI

<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/inter-miami-get-there-in-the-end-lionel-messi-watches-on-as-herons-beat-spirited-hong-kong-xi-in-pre-season-friendly/bltb6c04eb564e68006" target="_blank">The Herons went on to win the match 4-1,</a> but the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner did not participate in the contest. As a result, match organizer Tatler XFEST released a statement saying they were 'extremely disappointed' by the lack of an appearance from the Argentine. Despite that, fans are not thrilled with the outcome.

WHAT HAPPENED?

“We do feel a bit scammed by the club because we paid, and I think most people pay, to see Messi and it was advertised almost exclusively that Messi was going to play,” fan Ada Kam told <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/05/sport/hong-kong-messi-snub-inter-miami-intl-hnk-spt/index.html" target="_blank">CNN</a>, holding a placard that read “refund scam”.

WHAT FANS SAID

Fans traveled from around China and neighboring countries to get a glimpse of the World Cup winner in action. However, much to their dismay, there was not even a jersey signing or chance for him to say hello to those in attendance at the match. Now, per the same CNN report, Hong Kong officials are asking for an explanation.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The Herons are set to take on K-League side Vissel Kobe early Wednesday morning as they close out their <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/inter-miami-pre-season-tour-fixtures-results-watch-tickets/blt01d0d570e5629e8f" target="_blank">preseason World Tour.</a>

WHAT NEXT FOR MESSI AND MIAMI?

'We feel a bit scammed' - Lionel Messi fans in China share disappointment after Inter Miami superstar misses clash with Hong Kong XI | Goal.com United Arab Emirates

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