Top News Reporter Li Yingxuan Trainee Reporter Li Jiazi Text The picture is provided by the fans at the scene
On February 4, Major League Soccer team Miami International and the Hong Kong Stars of China played an exhibition match at the Hong Kong Stadium. Argentine star Lionel Messi did not play in the end, which caused dissatisfaction among fans. On February 5, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region responded that the sponsorship contract stated that Messi would play for at least 45 minutes unless there were problems with safety and health conditions.
The top news reporter learned from the fans at the scene that someone rushed into the field to express ** when Messi left. Li Shun, the agent of the international star, said that if the players do not play, it is necessary for the club and the organizer to inform them in advance.
Fans at the scene: Very disappointed, someone rushed into the field when Messi left the field
Zhang Wen (pseudonym) is currently studying in Hong Kong and has liked Messi for 14 years. Messi's trip to China, Saturday training match and Sunday main match he was on the spot.
Zhang Wen clearly remembers that when the match was 70 minutes into the game, Suarez began to warm up, and Messi had been dressed as a trouser casual shoe at the beginning. "We knew that if you don't change your equipment and don't warm up for 70 minutes, you basically don't have any hope of playing. Zhang Wen said that because of his anger, the fans in the stadium kept shouting "messi messi".
Because I saw that he didn't participate in the group confrontation during the training match, and he was stretching next to him, I had a hunch that he should be injured. Zhang Wen said.
Dashu went from Guangzhou to Hong Kong to watch Saturday's training match, and he had a similar opinion to Zhang Wen, "Messi has a midfield to grab a lap and run, but he didn't participate in the group confrontation, and he has been pulling his legs on the side. I had a hunch that I wouldn't be able to play the next day. ”
Despite this, Taiki recalled the discussion among fans at the time, and few questioned that he would not play, "The publicity battle is too big. The Hong Kong police also came out to close the road for the stadium. ”
Big Tree saw a poster of Messi in a prominent position on the street side of Hong Kong. "There was no prior notice, and there was no public response after the game, and I felt that Chinese fans were not taken seriously. Dashu added that even if Messi goes on the field for a few minutes of walking, or even if he doesn't go, and ends up going around the field to thank him, the situation will be much better.
Zhang Wen told the top news reporter that the fans were more angry that the organizers and the Miami International team knew that Messi was injured, but they did not give the fans enough right to know. "You can refund some people. If you want to go, you can decide for yourself. But I don't think that kind of thing should go up to the players. ”
We bought football tickets just to see Messi. Zhang Wenlai also felt lucky to grab a ticket with a price of 1,500 yuan on the official website, "It's still quite expensive for students." ”
Messi is about to retire, so I saved money, and I watched both the training match and the main game. Zhang Wen said that some people in the fan base made a special trip from Xinjiang to Hong Kong for more than 20 hours. Zhang Wen also saw that there were fans at the scene, so he watched the game alone on crutches.
I don't have to say anything about Messi's football skills and achievements, but in terms of dealing with people, at least in this matter, I think he is not up to par. Big Tree said.
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) requires Messi to play at least 45 minutes
On the afternoon of February 4, Major League Soccer team Miami International and Hong Kong team played an exhibition match at Hong Kong Stadium, and Miami International won 4:1. Miami's number one star Messi sat on the bench and failed to play, causing dissatisfaction among fans.
Regarding the failure of Messi and Suarez to play, Miami International head coach Martino said at the post-match press conference, "We understand that the fans are disappointed that Messi was unable to play, and hope to be forgiven by the fans", and said that Messi is currently suffering from muscle inflammation, Suarez has a knee injury, and it was a joint decision of the team's medical staff not to let them play.
According to ** reports, on February 5, Hong Kong SAR ** Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin Yang and Sports Commissioner Wong Tak Sum responded at the ** headquarters that the SAR ** cooperated with the host organization Tatler, and the sponsorship contract stipulated that Messi would play for at least 45 minutes unless there were problems with safety and health conditions.
Yang Yunxiong publicly said that before the start of the game, the organizers still confirmed that Messi would play in the second half, but in the second half they found that Messi did not play and had asked the organizer to contact the team immediately. The organizer said at the time that Messi could not play due to injury, and the SAR ** asked for Messi to play on the spot.
10 minutes before the end of the game, the organizers reconfirmed that Messi could not play, and the SAR ** immediately took a series of remedial actions, such as asking the organizers whether they could ask Messi to explain to the fans and accept the award on behalf of the team, but the organizers did not make similar remedial actions.
As for the HK$16 million sponsored by the event, Yeung Yun-hung said that the SAR ** has not yet paid, and will discuss with the organizer Tatler in the next few weeks about the performance of the event before making a decision. Asked if he would take legal action, Yang Yunxiong said that the sponsorship terms provided by the event required Messi to play for 45 minutes, but there was no one on the 4th, which was not eligible on the surface.
International Star Agent: Inter Miami has a dense schedule and understands players
Fan Dashu believes that Messi, the organizer and the club are responsible, but the biggest responsibility is the club's, "This method of cold treatment after the game and not responding will only affect their image among Chinese fans. ”
Messi is not on the pitch) is certainly necessary with prior notice. "But I can also understand the players, and generally speaking, the main body that will have problems is the club and the organizer." ”
The players have been professional, but Inter Miami has been playing a lot of games lately. Messi is approaching 37 years old, and at this age, players will pay extra attention to their bodies. Li Shun said, "But in comparison, Ronaldo's example and attitude during this year's trip to China are indeed better." ”
According to public information, since 2024, Miami International has played a total of four friendly matches, and Messi started the first three games against El Salvador, Dallas and Riyadh Crescent, and had an excellent performance of 1 goal and 2 assists against Riyadh Crescent.
It doesn't make much sense to blame Beckham, he and Messi are both shareholders of Inter Miami, and it is impossible to make a decision without consulting Messi. As a commercial game, the decision is also in the hands of the manager. Li Shun thinks.
According to the schedule, Inter Miami will travel to Japan on February 7 and face Vissel Kobe in their next friendly match.