On February 7, Messi played in Japan.
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR**) has issued a statement expecting the organizers and teams to give reasonable explanations to the Hong Kong public. One can't help but wonder why Messi's name was not mentioned in the statement.
In my opinion, this just underlines the seriousness of the situation, which is no longer confined to football, but has evolved into a public event. Messi, the 37-year-old star, has little left in his football career, and perhaps he is paving the way for his retirement.
All this may be his vote to pave the way for the future. The anomaly of things makes people shudder, and a careful review of the whole process makes people wary. From the end of the Hong Kong game on February 4, the incident continued to ferment until Messi came on the field in Japan on February 7, and he drew the most unexpected end to the incident with his actions.
On the surface, this is Messi's arrogance, his very different attitude towards Chinese and Japanese fans, but in reality, this may be a vote he handed over.
It all started in Hong Kong.
At the warm invitation of Hong Kong, Messi was invited to Hong Kong to participate in a friendly match. The stadium was packed, and even the capital gathered in anticipation of this feast.
However, the results were a big surprise. Although the contract clearly stipulates that Messi must play at least 45 minutes, he did not play a minute, and when he appeared, he was blackface all the time, and there was zero interaction with fans.
What's even more chilling is that at the award ceremony after the game, he actually bypassed the T head and left with his hands in his pockets. Fans are still waiting for his explanation, but many have been disappointed.
As soon as this incident came out, it immediately attracted widespread attention. As a well-known figure in Hong Kong, Huo Qigang has also spoken out many times, saying that Hong Kong's enthusiasm has been trampled on, demanding that Messi and the club must give an explanation, and at least apologize to Hong Kong fans for this. With such serious consequences, one can't help but question whether Messi's actions were intentional.
During Messi's trip, despite the unparalleled enthusiasm and respect shown by Hong Kong, it was met with indifference and disregard. This is not only a disservice to Hong Kong fans, but also a blasphemy against football. I hope that Messi and the club can take this matter seriously and give a reasonable explanation and a due apology.
Messi and the club did not respond to the absence, but recorded ** before arriving in Japan to show goodwill to Japanese fans. It was not until February 7 that the Miami club spoke out, expressing regret for Messi's absence, and saying that they also hoped that Messi could play, but due to physical conditions, they also expressed the hope that there would be a chance to come to Hong Kong again in the future. Obviously, this is nothing more than official rhetoric and lacks sincerity.
At the press conference held in Japan, Messi said that he was very happy to be able to play in Japan. When asked by reporters about Hong Kong's non-appearance, he gave a vague explanation. He mentioned that he felt discomfort in his adductor muscles as early as his time in Saudi Arabia, and although the MRI did not show an injury, he just didn't feel well, which also led to his absence from the Hong Kong game.
Surprisingly, despite feeling unwell, he took part in pre-match training in Japan and officially took to the court. In stark contrast to his performance in Hong Kong, Messi is not only smiling, but also running in high spirits. All this made domestic netizens angry.
However, what is surprising is that Roland, Japan's No. 1 Cowherd, posted a photo with Messi, and he sincerely thanked Messi for not being biased against him. In fact, such feelings are not necessary, ** has already explained everything. Messi was smiling and standing side by side with him, his excitement hard to hide. Such a scene is unprecedented in Hong Kong. Netizens can't help but be puzzled: Could it be that in Hong Kong, the enthusiasm of fans has been reduced?
It was not until the afternoon of February 7 that Messi responded on the Chinese social platform, and the truth behind it gradually surfaced. He admitted that he suffered a groin injury and was unable to compete in Hong Kong. He said he hoped to have the opportunity to visit Hong Kong again in the future.
After reading it, netizens not only did not approve, but instead raised 2 questions and found a big cat.
The exact location of Messi's injury has aroused widespread concern. At the Japanese press conference, he revealed that his adductor muscles felt uncomfortable, but on the Chinese social platform, he said that he had an injury to his groin. However, does even an injury mean that you can't smile or even shake hands? It's puzzling whether groin injuries actually affect facial expressions and handshakes. 
Regarding the question of Messi's response, does it really represent what he meant? On February 7, Messi was in Japan, but his response IP on Chinese social platforms was displayed in Sichuan.
Obviously, this is the operation of our country's operations team. Is this a PR whitewash, or Messi's true heart? If Messi really wants to express his views, he should appear in person, and even unify his voice in front of the world, instead of just releasing it on my country's social platforms.
Messi's team authorized China's operating company to save business value, and there is a high probability that this is the case. However, this post exposes the disturbing truth behind it. In the article, Messi expressed the mainland and Hong Kong side by side, and even emphasized the Hong Kong region, is it an apology or ulterior motives? What was his true intention? After this incident, I believe that everyone has their own conclusions in their hearts.
In six preseason games in Miami, Messi only played in Hong Kong. In Japan, his back doesn't hurt anymore, his legs don't ache, and he can even shoot during games. If I had to find a reasonable explanation, it might be that Japan's water quality is better. Maybe Messi doesn't just represent himself, as the "king of the ball", he will eventually retire and need to pave the way for the future to hand in a vote.
At present, the Chinese Football Association has responded to this matter, not only deleting Messi's relevant developments, but also suspending relevant cooperation with the Argentine Football Association. Perhaps, this is just the beginning. Messi, who lost respect, chose to disappear from the Chinese market with his own hands.