
"Lionel Messi should not return to Hong Kong. His lies and hypocrisy are defamed", - said the local deputy Regina IP.
While the state newspaper "Global Times" accused the Argentine and Inter Miami of political motives that did not allow him to go down to the field in the friendly in Hong Kong.
Everything came after the activation of the Argentine against the Japanese Vissel Kobe, just 3 days after being on the bench for 90' in Chinese territory. The 38,000 fans at the Hong Kong Stadium booed the world champion and demanded compensation for the tickets that cost $624.
The secretary for culture in the country, Kevin Yeung, said that Inter Miami had informed the organizers about the absence of Messi on the field only for the last 10' of the match. While the head of the autonomous territory, John Lee, extremely disappointed, asked for an explanation for the sudden absence.
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