Inter Miami Looks to Revive Preseason Campaign with Friendly Match in Hong Kong

Inter Miami is determined to turn its fortunes around as they face off against Hong Kong XI in a preseason friendly match in Hong Kong. After suffering defeats against Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, Inter Miami hopes to revive their campaign with a strong performance in the Lunar New Year Cup.

This exhibition match will mark the return of the Hong Kong XI to the Lunar New Year Cup after their last participation in 2019, where they secured a 1-0 victory against Auckland City. Comprised of a selection of players from the Hong Kong First Division League, Hong Kong XI aims to showcase their talent against the MLS side.

The Hong Kong Stadium in So Kon Po will serve as the venue for this matchup, scheduled to kick off at 9 am GMT on February 4th. Fans around the world can watch the game live and stream it online through various platforms, such as TV channel SportPlus, NextTV, and worldwide through Premier Player. For live updates, interested viewers can follow the game on Goal’s website.

Inter Miami’s lineup is expected to include their star player Lionel Messi, who had previously expressed discomfort leading up to the match but is determined to give a strong performance. Joining him on the field will be his former Barcelona teammates Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, and Luis Suarez.

Hong Kong XI, on the other hand, will rely on the skill and talent of goalkeeper Yapp Hung Fai, who has recently represented Hong Kong at the 2023 Asian Cup. The team is expected to have Lee Man‘s Jose Angel partnering with Kitchee’s Oliver Gerbig at center-back, with Gil and Mahama Awal leading the attack.

This will be the first-ever meeting between Hong Kong XI and Inter Miami across all competitions. Both teams are eager to put on a spectacular display and secure a victory in this international friendly match.