Inter Miami star Lionel Messi returned to action on Wednesday in a match against Vissel Kobe in Tokyo, though Chinese fans remain upset that the star did not play in Sunday’s game in Hong Kong.
Anger Over Messi’s ‘Mess’ in Hong Kong Spreads to China, Taking a Geopolitical Turn
Many commentators drew contrasts between Messi’s disappointing behavior in Hong Kong and his upbeat demeanor in Japan.
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Lionel Messi expresses regret over not being able to play in Hong Kong
Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi expressed regret Tuesday over not being able to play in a friendly match in Hong Kong.
Messi says he feels much better and hopes to play in Tokyo after a PR disaster in Hong Kong
Look for Lionel Messi to play in Tokyo on Wednesday when Inter Miami faces Japanese club Vissel Kobe in a friendly.
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Hong Kong leader asks Tatler Asia to disclose details amid calls for refund after Messi no-show
Hong Kong leader John Lee on Tuesday appeared to blame the organisers of Inter Miami's pre-season friendly over Lionel Messi 's failure to play during the exhibition game. Hong Kong’s government has ...
Messi a no-show in Hong Kong; outrage ensues after Inter Miami star doesn’t play
Fans jeered and chanted for a “refund” during Inter Miami's friendly match in Hong Kong as superstar Lionel Messi remained on the sidelines for the entire game.
This 12-year-old moved from Hong Kong to Scotland for her golf game, and she’s making waves
Wong, meanwhile, is far more competent at this fascinating, flummoxing game. And she’s still only 12 years old. Last week, Wong was in Thailand and was the youngest competitor playing in the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship.
23 asylum seekers arrested in Hong Kong for working illegally with major food delivery apps, Post learns
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Tony Leung and Carina Lau in the spotlight with David Beckham at Inter Miami match in Hong Kong
Tony Leung and Carina Lau in the spotlight with David Beckham at Inter Miami match in Hong Kong David Beckham with Carina Lau and Tony Leung Chiu Wai before the match between Inter Miami and Hong Kong XI on Feb 4, 2024. Photo: Carina Lau/Instagram
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Police investigate after employee tricked into transferring money to fraudsters posing as senior officers of her firm ...
‘Refund please!’ Fury in Hong Kong after fans miss out on seeing Lionel Messi play
The Argentinean soccer superstar sat out of an exhibition match having featured heavily in advertising for the event which was to receive millions in funding from the government of the Chinese ...
Hong Kong officials demand answers for Lionel Messi no-show
The Hong Kong government’s repeated requests for Lionel Messi to play in a sell-out soccer match went unanswered Sunday, a city official said, as cheers turned to jeers for the Argentine soccer legend ...