40,000 enraged fans heckled David Beckham and demanded a refund.

The 48-year-old former captain of England is in Hong Kong as part of Inter Miami’s preseason trip to the East.

The 40,000 seats were sold out in less than an hour after they went on sale.

Lionel Messi sat on the bench throughout canvaInter Miami’s friendly win in Hong Kong

David Beckham’s speech was drowned out by booing

Fans had paid hundreds of pounds for tickets

Locals, who paid up to £360 for tickets, however, were upset that Lionel Messi was not utilized as a substitute.

Due to a hamstring injury, the 36-year-old Argentine icon was limited to just seven minutes of play during Thursday’s 6-0 loss against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr.

Additionally, the World Cup victor was not risked against a Hong Kong XI, despite participating in a very modest open training session.

However, that did not sit well with the fervent fans who were itching to see the footballing greatness.

“We want Messi” cries were heard throughout the second half when Inter Miami defeated the opposition 4-1.

Messi and Luis Suarez remained on the sidelines the entire time, while Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba both came off the bench.

The fans’ indignant response drowned out Beckham’s speech to the assembly; they had been informed that there would be no refunds if Messi was left off the card.

“On behalf of everyone involved in Inter Miami, our club, I would like to say thank you very much for the incredible welcome,” Beckham said on the field following the end of regulation.

“We are excited to visit Hong Kong again someday to provide you with even more entertainment. I have always loved Hong Kong.”

“I am grateful to the media. We are grateful to everyone who came out to the stadium tonight and supported us.

It’s significant because watching these outstanding athletes play motivates young people both domestically and abroad.

“Hopefully, we’ll return someday to keep you entertained. Thank you very much, Hong Kong. I’ll see you shortly. I’m grateful.

“SUPERMODEL MESSI IS NOT”

However, many were still furious afterward, particularly considering that they had paid hundreds of pounds for their tickets and that some had even traveled from abroad.

One stated, “I’ve been waiting almost ten years to see him,” as reported by the Daily Mail. He may be retiring shortly, so this is a unique chance to see him. We’re quite let down.”

Supporters were not afraid to vent their anger

Lionel Messi’s head was removed from advertising at the stadium

Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets came on but Luis Suarez was not used

Inter Miami ran out 4-1 winners

“I flew from Melbourne for this,” another person said. After much waiting, he never materialized. I’m quite let down.”

“I came for the training and just saw him doing stretches,” yelled a third person. Messi is not a model-to-be. Not everyone pays to watch him sit.

On Wednesday, Inter Miami plays Vissel Kobe to wrap off their Asian tour, followed by a farewell friendly against Messi’s childhood team, Newell’s Old Boys.

The Florida team plays Real Salt Lake at home to start their 2024 MLS season. Beckham then leads his team to play the LA Galaxy, his previous team.