China Declares War on Lionel Messi for Looking Too Happy in Japan After Hong Kong No-Show
China’s state-owned Global Times The newspaper said on Wednesday that Argentine soccer great Lionel Messi’s absence from this week’s friendly match between soccer club Inter Miami and local team Hong Kong XI was “politically motivated.” denounced. Messi’s Inter Miami, which also includes FIFA World Cup veteran Luis Suarez, is currently on a world tour promoting […]
Outcry in China and Hong Kong after Lionel Messi returns from injury in time for Japan match | Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi’s appearance in Japan, days after remaining on the bench for the much-anticipated game in Hong Kong, sparked condemnation from Chinese state media, Hong Kong politicians and fans. Many in Hong Kong were disappointed when the 36-year-old Argentine did not appear on the field in a packed crowd on Sunday against Inter Miami. Fans […]
Angry fans chant for ‘refund’ after Lionel Messi no-show in Hong Kong
It was a tricky weekend for Inter Miami in Hong Kong. The MLS club that hosts soccer superstar Lionel Messi was forced to leave the club after the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner did not play in a friendly match against all-star team Hong Kong Eleven, despite the organizers’ promise of Messi’s appearance. , faced the […]
Lionel Messi autographs jersey after fan spots Inter Miami star sitting at traffic light
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