Messi responded to his absence: I hope to have the opportunity to play in Hong Kong again

On February 6, Beijing time, Inter Miami Japan held a press conference. Messi attended and responded that he hoped to play in Hong Kong again and that he was very happy to play in Japan. During Inter Miami's trip to Hong Kong, China, Messi did not attend the pre-match press conference, nor did he play in the game. He even refused to accept the award and speak to the fans after the game, causing an uproar.

Previously, Inter Miami officials and Messi himself had not made any statement. Ten minutes before the start of today's Japan trip press conference, Inter Miami announced that five players including Beckham and Martino were absent, and only Messi participated.

Messi said: "The team and myself are very happy to be here. I have been here several times before. I am very happy to come to Japan this time to play. I want to play the last wonderful game in Japan and then go home."

Messi said: "I will check my status in training today. I don't know if I can play tomorrow, but I feel that I have been getting better in recent days." Regarding his previous non-appearance, Messi said: "I was really unlucky. In the first game in Saudi Arabia, I felt discomfort in my adductor muscles and did The MRI showed no injury, but I still felt unwell. In Hong Kong, a lot of people came to the scene and I wanted to play, but the result was disappointing. It is understandable that it happens in any game, but some people are looking forward to playing in Hong Kong, so I hope we can find some opportunities."