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Messi wows Tokyo fans with cameo days after Hong Kong no-show
The Argentine superstar came in for the tail end of a goalless draw with Vissel Kobe in Tokyo, which his team lost 4-3 on penalties.
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Messi: ‘It was really bad luck that I couldn’t play in Hong Kong’
The Argentine could not guarantee he would be fit to play in Inter Miami’s pre-season friendly in Japan on Wednesday.
Soccer on TV
On Sunday, there are big games across Europe with top clashes in England and Italy.
Messi mania hits Hong Kong
Tens of thousands of fans turned out to see Lionel Messi train with his Inter Miami teammates in Hong Kong on Saturday
Inter Miami thrashed by Al Nassr as Messi and Ronaldo watch on
Brazilian Talisca upstaged the illustrious duo with a hat trick as the Saudi team demolished its MLS opponents.
Watch: Leo Messi nutmeg a dog
Dan Marino and “Ted Lasso” make cameos as Inter Miami playmaker dominates the Super Bowl beer commercial.
Luis Suarez scores first Inter Miami goal
The Herons fell to a 4-3 defeat against the Saudi Pro League’s Al Hilal in Riyadh on Monday.
Soccer on TV
On Monday, the Africa Cup of Nations and AFC Asian Cup both continue with action in the round of 16.
