Argentinian football legend Lionel Messi made a brief appearance for Inter Miami during their exhibition match in Tokyo, leaving fans wanting more. After disappointing supporters in Hong Kong by remaining on the bench due to a groin injury, Messi took to the field for the final half-hour in Tokyo's National Stadium.
Despite his limited playing time, Messi energized his teammates and nearly scored the winning goal in the 80th minute. Unfortunately, his two point-blank shots were expertly blocked by the Vissel Kobe defense, resulting in a goalless draw at the end of regular time. The match was then decided by a penalty shootout, which saw Vissel emerge victorious with a 4-3 scoreline.
