Will Lionel Messi be fit to play against the Hong Kong XI after injury scare?

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Speculation is buzzing around the potential involvement of Lionel Messi in Inter Miami's upcoming fixture against Hong Kong XI, following his brief appearance in the recent match against Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr.

Lionel Messi, the Argentine superstar and 2022 World Cup winner, made a conservative late substitute appearance in the 6-0 friendly defeat to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia. However, it has been reported that he is currently carrying a hamstring injury, leaving him far from being match-fit.

The coaching staff, led by Tata Martino, will assess Messi's condition to determine his readiness for the forthcoming match against Hong Kong XI. Despite concerns about his fitness, Coach Tata Martino has assured fans that Messi will be allowed to feature for as many minutes as possible in the upcoming game.

Speaking to reporters, Martino said: "We will assess each of the players in training because we have been playing a lot of pre-season games. The aspiration is that Leo can play as many minutes as possible.

"We will determine how long he can play depending on what happens in training tomorrow. But he will most certainly be on the pitch."

Inter Miami is scheduled to face the Hong Kong Team at Hong Kong Stadium on Sunday. The anticipation surrounding Messi's presence in Hong Kong is palpable, with fans already caught in Lionel Messi mania.

Excitement has reached new heights as enthusiastic fans have been swarming the hotel where Inter Miami players are staying, hoping to catch a glimpse of the record Ballon d'Or winner. As the football world awaits Messi's potential contribution in the upcoming match, the buzz and excitement in Hong Kong continue to grow.