Lionel Messi looked tired and exhausted when he stepped off the plane, during Inter Miami’s tour in Asia.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Inter Miami has a packed schedule right before the season. They visited El Salvador and Saudi Arabia. At the first stop in Asia, Messi’s team suffered consecutive defeats. In the final match, Inter Miami was crushed 6-0 by Al-Nassr (without Cristiano Ronaldo).

Coach Tata Martino and his players had little time to reflect on that defeat. Immediately after the match, they went straight to the airport and took a night flight to Hong Kong (China).

Inter Miami will face Select Team Hong Kong on Sunday, before facing Japanese side Vissel Kobe on February 7.

DO YOU KNOW?

Messi and his teammates are looking for the first victory in the club’s historic international tour. They have added veteran striker Luis Suarez but are still looking for other names for the attack.

GettyFUTURE OF MESSI & INTER MIAMI?

Inter Miami will start the new season in MLS on February 21. Messi was also given the opportunity to rest when he only came on as a substitute in the loss against Al-Nassr.