Lionel Messi was CONTRACTED to play for 45 mins in Hong Kong friendly, claims sports minister even though Inter Miami star is struggling with leg injury
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Tens of thousands of fans expected to see the World Cup-winning captain take part in Sunday's pre-season match against Hong Kong XI after he was named among Miami's substitutes.