Injured Messi may miss Japan friendly

Excitement has been building for the friendly at Tokyo’s National Stadium, with Inter Miami’s pink colours adorning parts of the city’s trendy Shibuya district

Lionel Messi said Tuesday his leg injury was “getting better” but the World Cup-winning captain could not guarantee he would be fit to play in Inter Miami’s pre-season friendly in Japan this week.  

Two days ago, furious fans in Hong Kong booed Messi and club co-owner David Beckham, shouting “Refund”, after the Argentina great failed to take the field for a sold-out friendly.  “I don’t know if I can [play] or not but I feel a lot better and really want to do it,” eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi told reporters ahead of their match against Japanese champions Vissel Kobe on Wednesday. 

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“This afternoon we’re going to practise, we’ll try again. I have a good feeling, compared to how I was.” Excitement has been building for the friendly at Tokyo’s National Stadium, with Inter Miami’s pink colours adorning parts of the city’s trendy Shibuya district. 

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