World Cup power rankings: Brazil & Belgium have big problems!

Football on TV in India: Matches to watch & live stream

Hit or miss? 25 most expensive transfers of the 21st century

Best Online Betting Sites in India - Ranked and Reviewed (2024)

How it feels to beat Lionel Messi

Neymar told he’s ‘same level as Messi’ but ‘ruined career’

Felix dazzles but Ronaldo-less Portugal lack finishers

Neymar's future decided? Al-Hilal star buys €50m penthouse

Magnificent Messi assist for Lautaro stunner downs Peru

'Tears for Arteta!' - Guardiola's new contract spells bad news for Arsenal

Amorim calls up 16-year-old for first Man Utd training session

Ronaldo 'would love to return to Man Utd' under ‘friend’ Amorim

Arsenal told outcast who was sold is 'needed' more than Saka

VIDEO: Lionel Messi decapitated! Inter Miami star's head kicked off cardboard cut-out as fans rage after friendly no-show in Hong Kong

The Argentine superstar's potential appearance at the Hong Kong Stadium filled out the stands with local fans hoping to watch the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner in action. However, due to an inflammation in his adductor, Messi did not come onto the field in response to which the fans booed Inter Miami off the field and also booed the great David Beckham, who is the co-owner of the Herons.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">INTER MIAMI BOOED OFF THE FIELD IN CHINA 😡 The mood in Hong Kong turned sour after Messi didn't play in the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/InterMiamiCF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#InterMiamiCF</a> friendly. 40,000 fans chanted "Refund refund refund" and "Where is Messi?" (who sat on the bench). Beckham also booed post-match.<a href="https://t.co/gjnbEfSRUr">pic.twitter.com/gjnbEfSRUr</a>— World Soccer Talk (@worldsoccertalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/worldsoccertalk/status/1754124404479373759?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🇭🇰🌎⚽️ A fan at Hong Kong Stadium reacts after Lionel Messi did not in fact play in Hong Kong on Sunday. (📽️: forwarded online) <a href="https://t.co/vTR8kagnE2">pic.twitter.com/vTR8kagnE2</a>— Aaron Busch (@tripperhead) <a href="https://twitter.com/tripperhead/status/1754126050802761917?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

WATCH THE CLIP

Despite the hostile crowd and the absence of Messi and Luis Suarez, Inter Miami managed to get their first win of their preseason as they beat Hong Kong XI 4-1 on the night. They lost their first two matches of the pre-season against Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr of the Saudi Pro League.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The Herons will next be in action in Japan when they take on Vissel Kobe on Wednesday, February 7. It is still unknown if Messi will be fit enough to participate in the clash for the Major League Soccer side.

WHAT NEXT FOR INTER MIAMI?

VIDEO: Lionel Messi decapitated! Inter Miami star's head kicked off cardboard cut-out as fans rage after friendly no-show in Hong Kong | Goal.com India

Lionel Messi&apos;s no show during Inter Miami&apos;s friendly against Hong Kong XI angered locals and one fan even proceeded to damage his cardboard cutout.

VIDEO: Lionel Messi decapitated! Inter Miami star&apos;s head kicked off cardboard cut-out as fans rage after friendly no-show in Hong Kong