Messi's trip to China has attracted much attention, but it has sparked unprecedented controversy. His misconduct at a range of events has sparked widespread criticism not only in China but around the world.
Messi's trip to China was originally highly anticipated. However, he behaved rather coldly at an event in Hong Kong and was even accused of lack of sincerity. To the disappointment of Chinese fans, Messi refused to visit Hong Kong on the grounds of injury, but performed well in the subsequent match in Japan.
This stark contrast was seen as deception and foolery by many fans, leading the Chinese Football Association to suspend all cooperation with the Argentine Football Federation.
Messi's mistakes in managing his public image are obvious. As a world-class footballer, he should understand his global reach and the consequences of his actions in different cultural contexts. His indifference and disrespect not only hurt the feelings of Chinese fans, but also damaged his personal reputation.
Messi's incident is a profound lesson. Public figures, especially world-class stars like Messi, should be more cautious and respectful of their image and responsibilities. His actions represent not only the individual, but also the country and culture he represents.
In the age of globalization, any small mistake can lead to huge controversy and losses.
Take a look at what netizens have to say.
As a Chinese, what I want to say is: celebrities, Internet celebrities, everyone has their own hobbies or admirers! I want to tell you: my star is the "loveliest people" who guard the country's territory