The controversy over Lionel Messi’s failure to appear in a soccer match in Hong Kong shows no signs of ending, and many people in China are taking to social media to express their frustration over his no-show.
Comments by Hong Kong sports lawmaker Kenneth Fok accusing Messi and his American club Inter Miami of disrespecting local fans were among the hottest topics on Weibo on Wednesday. Another popular topic was partly titled ‘Messi’s Mess’.
Many commentators have drawn comparisons between Messi’s behavior in Hong Kong and his behavior in Japan, where he is due to play in a friendly match on Wednesday evening.
