David Beckham found himself in the midst of discontent as Inter Miami faced a Hong Kong XI in a pre-season match, leading to a chorus of boos from frustrated fans.
Inter Miami took on a Hong Kong XI. The match saw Robert Taylor, Lawson Connery Sunderland, Leonardo Campana, and Ryan Sailor all finding the net, securing a 4-1 victory. Notably, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez remained on the bench as unused substitutes.
The decision to keep Messi on the sidelines throughout the game didn't sit well with the 40,000-strong crowd at the Hong Kong Stadium. The displeased fans booed Beckham during his post-match speech, even demanding a refund.
However, it was clarified that tickets explicitly stated no refunds would be issued if Messi didn't play.
Despite being heavily promoted when tickets went on sale, the absence of Messi led to an unexpected backlash from supporters. The Manchester United legend faced the brunt of fan frustration, highlighting the challenges faced by Inter Miami in managing expectations during their pre-season tour.
