Lionel Messi posted a video Monday one of the largest social media platforms in China, to dispel why he did not play in Hong Kong earlier this month.

It was meant to be a “friendly.” But Hong Kong hasn’t been shy about expressing its anger over Lionel Messi sitting on the bench for the entirety of his soccer team’s much-hyped exhibition ...

Tens of thousands of fans who paid premium prices or spent exorbitant sums on scalped tickets to watch Lionel Messi play in Hong Kong left deeply disappointed as the football star sat out the ...

HONG KONG--Lionel Messi made another conciliatory gesture to fans in Hong Kong and mainland China on Monday by releasing a video on social media to explain why he didn’t play in an exhibition ...

Lionel Messi said it was a “shame” he could not play in Inter Miami’s pre-season friendly in Hong Kong, with his absence leaving angry fans demanding a refund. Messi, who has been suffering ...

HONG KONG--The organizer of a soccer match featuring Inter Miami in Hong Kong was dealing with backlash from both angry fans and the government after widespread disappointment that Lionel Messi ...

Lionel Messi played in a Japan friendly after missing a match in Hong Kong, leaving Chinese fans seething and sparking conspiracy theories. State media outlet Global Times accused the footballer ...

AFP via Getty Images In February 2024, Messi didn’t play in an exhibition match in Hong Kong, staying on the bench during a match between Inter Miami and a local team. After his refusal to play ...

HONG KONG — In Hong Kong ... In February, the public was outraged when soccer star Lionel Messi failed to play in a heavily promoted exhibition game. Though Messi said he was too injured ...

It's been a blast as otakus, cosplayers and gamers check out the newest anime, comics and games at Hong Kong's 16th Ani-Com & ...