Messi's Absence Sparks Controversy: Hong Kong Lawmaker Calls for Apology from Miami International and Organizers
Hong Kong, China, March 17, 2023 - For fans, Messi's popularity never seems to diminish. Recently, a much-anticipated friendly match between Inter Miami and the Hong Kong Football Star Team was held in Hong Kong, but the absence of international football superstar Messi caused a lot of controversy.
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According to Hong Kong media reports, on the eve of the game, the organizers did not inform Messi of his absence from the game due to injury, causing many fans to be disappointed and angry. After the game, Hong Kong Sports, Entertainment, Culture and Publishing Legislator Lawrence Fok issued a statement demanding that Miami International and the organizer apologize for the incident.
Huo Qigang said in the statement that he was very disappointed with the arrangement of the organizer Takele and believed that they should inform Messi in advance of his inability to participate to avoid the disappointment and anger of fans. He also pointed out that the fans in attendance had paid for their tickets before the game started and their rights should be protected.
In addition, Chinese fans on social media also expressed their views. Many fans expressed dissatisfaction with the actions of the organizers and Inter Miami, believing that they had deceived fans and demanded refunds.
However, some fans expressed understanding and believed that the absence of football stars was not the fault of the organizers but due to unforeseen reasons. At the same time, they also look forward to seeing more international friendly matches in the future, giving fans the opportunity to get up close and personal with these football superstars.
Nonetheless, the incident undoubtedly had a negative impact on the organizers and Inter Miami, and caused fans to question their integrity. Against this backdrop, the organizers and Inter Miami need to take action as soon as possible to apologize to the fans and resolve the dispute.
It is worth mentioning that Messi's absence has also made this game a hot topic among fans. Although many fans expressed regret, many netizens also joked: "This is to go to the Soda Green concert, Wu Qingfeng did not attend." It can be seen that although Messi's absence disappointed the fans, it also became a trend on social media. a topic.
Overall, this incident has caused fans to have less trust in the organizers and Inter Miami. In order to restore the confidence of the fans, the organizers and Inter Miami need to take action to apologize to the fans and properly handle the controversy. Only in this way can fans continue to pay attention to and support these international friendly competitions, and the charm of football can continue to flourish.