An unprecedented source of income for Inter Miami, Lionel Messi is not present where he is expected. In the field…
Since July and his arrival in the United States, Lionel Messi has only played 14 official matches, for an output of 11 goals and five assists – a single achievement and two offerings in MLS. Not spared from injuries it is true, the Argentinian world champion is having an equally discreet pre-season for the moment with Miami. And yet the investment undoubtedly proved profitable for Inter.
This Sunday in Hong Kong, against a local selection (4-1 victory for the American franchise), the Pulga did not play even though the 38,323 spectators present had only come for him, paying a minimum of 125 dollars for see the eight-time Ballon d’Or in action. A real disappointment for the fans, who did not fail to express their anger during and after the meeting.
No Suarez either
Demanding in chorus the entry into play of the former Barcelona and Parisian in the second half, the supporters began to jeer the Floridians in the last ten minutes of the game. The whistles were even louder at the end of the match when club boss David Beckham took the floor to thank the public for “ his incredible support “.
Afterward, in front of the press, Miami coach Tata Martino revealed that the Albiceleste conductor was suffering from a strained hamstring. “ We understand the disappointment of the fans due to the absence of Leo and Luis Suarez (injured in one knee, editor’s note). We would have liked to have Leo and Luis play at least for a moment, but the risk was too great. »Last June with the Argentine selection, Lionel Messi failed when 60,000 Indonesians came to cheer him during a friendly match organized in Jakarta. The price of tickets had soared, up to 1,800 euros.
