Messi plays and creates chances, but Inter Miami loses friendly in Tokyo
Lionel Messi came off the bench, energizing his teammates and creating chances to score, but Inter Miami lost in a shootout.FEBRUARY 7
INTER MIAMI CF 22-8-4 · 1ST IN SUPPORTERS' SHIELD · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
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Messi plays and has chances but Vissel Kobe beats Inter Miami 4-3 on penalties in a friendly
After leaving fans disappointed in Hong Kong, Lionel Messi put in a 30-minute appearance in Tokyo in Inter Miami’s latest exhibition match in AsiaFEBRUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Franco Negri - Training on grass Negri (knee) was seen passing the ball on the grass for the first time since his ACL injury, via his injury per Inter Miami writer Alex Windley.
Impact Negri was able to step up his recovery by beginning ball work on the grass. He is not listed on Inter Miami's preseason roster, therefore will not be ready for the start of the MLS season. If all goes well, the midfielder will look to make a return to full team training in late March, as he aims to come back as early as April. Jordi Alba is expected to remain the favorite to start at left back for the team.
FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Inside Inter Miami: Messi speaks, tumultuous preseason tour nears end We look at the setbacks on and off the field of Inter Miami’s preseason global tour as it nears its conclusion.
FEBRUARY 7 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Lionel Messi gives injury update before Inter Miami vs. Vissel Kobe | MLSSoccer.com Wherever Lionel Messi goes, legions of fans follow.
FEBRUARY 6 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Lionel Messi says he 'feels much better,' hopeful of playing in Tokyo after fan unrest in Hong Kong
Look for Lionel Messi to play in Tokyo when Inter Miami faces Japanese club Vissel Kobe.FEBRUARY 6
Messi says he 'feels much better' and hopeful of playing in Tokyo after PR disaster in Hong Kong
Look for Lionel Messi to play in Tokyo on Wednesday when Inter Miami faces Japanese club Vissel Kobe in a friendlyFEBRUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Messi explains adductor injury, optimistic he'll play Wednesday Messi expressed disappointment that an injury held him out of Sunday’s game in Hong Kong.
FEBRUARY 6 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Inter Miami criticized after Lionel Messi misses Hong Kong match The marriage of global soccer star Lionel Messi and MLS club Inter Miami is continuing along a bumpy road.Messi suffered injuries and ineffi...
FEBRUARY 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Inter Miami criticized after Lionel Messi misses Hong Kong match The marriage of global soccer star Lionel Messi and MLS club Inter Miami is continuing along a bumpy road.Messi suffered injuries and ineffi...
FEBRUARY 6 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Lionel Messi's world tour with Inter Miami off to bumpy start
Lionel Messi's absence from Inter Miami's international exhibition matches has caused an uproar with fans and organizers.FEBRUARY 5
Blockbuster MLS signing for Orlando City! Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's rivals set to sign Colombian international Luis Muriel from Serie A side Atalanta | Goal.com US Atalanta striker Luis Muriel is reportedly set to head Stateside and join MLS club Orlando City.
FEBRUARY 5 • GOAL.COM
Messi, Inter Miami tour turns messy. Promoter of Hong Kong game expresses 'deep regret' Promoter of Inter Miami game in Hong Kong said pregame rosters listed Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez as substitutes, raising fans’ expectations t...
FEBRUARY 5 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Lionel Messi infuriates Hong Kong fans by sitting out match with injury Boos rained down on Lionel Messi, whose balky hamstring kept him out of a friendly during Inter Milan’s Asian tour.
FEBRUARY 5 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
After public anger over Messi's absence in Hong Kong game, organizer withdraws application for funds
The organizer of a soccer match featuring Inter Miami in Hong Kong was dealing with backlash from both angry fans and the government after widespread disappointment that Lionel Mes...FEBRUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lionel Messi No-Show Angers Hong Kong Government and Local Fans Inter Miami president David Beckham was jeered while thanking fans for their “incredible support” after Sunday’s game.
FEBRUARY 4 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Hong Kong Government Issues Terse Statement After Lionel Messi Sits Out Friendly More than 40,000 fans showed up to see the Inter Miami FC star, but he didn’t appear in the match.
FEBRUARY 4 • SUNHERALD.COM
Hong Kong Government Issues Terse Statement After Lionel Messi Sits Out Friendly More than 40,000 fans showed up to see the Inter Miami FC star, but he didn’t appear in the match.
FEBRUARY 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Lionel Messi, David Beckham, Inter Miami hear boos after Messi sits out Hong Kong friendly Lionel Messi, David Beckham and Inter Miami were serenaded with boos by fans in Hong Kong after Messi failed to play in Sunday’s match due t...
FEBRUARY 4 • USATODAY.COM
Hong Kong government wants explanation for Messi's absence from friendly The Hong Kong government says it wants an explanation from the event organiser after Lionel Messi did not feature for Inter Miami during a f...
FEBRUARY 4 • THEATHLETIC.COM
How Inter Miami balances sporting progress with commercial goals on a world tour The MLS side's unprecedented tour around the world has presented new sporting challenges even as it succeeds in spreading the brand
FEBRUARY 4 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Fans unhappy at not seeing injured Messi play as Inter Miami cruises past Hong Kong XI 4-1
Hong Kong soccer fans and government have expressed their disappointment as Lionel Messi stayed on the bench for the full 90 minutes while Inter Miami defeated a Hong Kong XI 4-1 i...FEBRUARY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lionel Messi's first Barcelona contract was signed on a napkin. Now it's up for auction
Lionel Messi's career with Barcelona started with a contract written on a napkin, which is now up for auction at $379,000.FEBRUARY 2
Inter Miami "Would Love to Have a Rematch" Against Al Nassr After Six-Goal Humiliation Julian Gressel also rejected claims that the one-sided result proved that the Saudi Pro League is superior to the USA’s Major League Soccer.
FEBRUARY 2 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
