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 ...

Global football sensation Lionel Messi tried to temper the national outrage after he failed to make an appearance on the pitch at a match in Hong Kong. The Argentine player said there was no truth ...

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 ...

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 ...

Angry fans demanded a refund after the Argentina superstar sat out Inter Miami’s pre-season friendly with a Hong Kong XI. Lionel Messi said it was a “shame” he could not play in Inter Miami ...