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Hong Kong football fans angered as Messi sits out friendly match

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Hong Kong football fans angered as Messi sits out friendly match

Hong Kong football fans angered as Messi sits out friendly match

Inter Miami were booed on Sunday and angry fans demanded refunds after superstar Lionel Messi sat out the team's pre-season friendly in Hong Kong.

The World Cup-winning Argentina captain, who has a hamstring strain, stayed rooted to the bench throughout.


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