Lionel Messi latest injury updates: Will Inter Miami star play vs Newell's Old Boys?
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were booed by fans in Hong Kong as the Argentine international sat out of their pre-season game due to injury.
Messi was present but sat on the bench throughout the 90 minutes as his side beat Hong Kong All-Stars at Hong Kong Stadium. This came just one day after he trained in front of a sell-out crowd.
Inter coach Tata Martino addressed the issue in a post-match press conference: "We understand a lot of fans are very disappointed and we ask for their forgiveness."
The Argentina international then played just 30 minutes against Vissel Kobe in Japan.
The Sporting News takes a look at Messi's injury and if he'll play against Newell's Old Boys.
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Messi sustained a hip adductor injury against Al Hilal, during the first of a two-game series in Saudi Arabia.
Despite an MRI scan revealing no significant injury, Messi said there was ongoing discomfort. He described the injury as an unfortunate occurrence and shared optimism about the possibility of returning to play in Hong Kong if given the chance.
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