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In the recent exhibition match between Inter Miami and the Hong Kong Stars of China, Messi's absence caused a huge controversy. South Korea's Chosun Sports compared the incident with Ronaldo's absence in South Korea in 2019, pointing out that Messi's actions are expected to cause more fan anger than South Korean fans are expected to be angered by Ronaldo. This comparison not only attracted widespread attention from Hong Kong, China, but also touched the sensitive nerves of Chinese mainland fans.
Messi reportedly missed the game after arriving in Hong Kong, although his contract stipulates that he needs to play at least 45 minutes. Inter Miami announced before the start of the match that Messi would not be playing, a sudden announcement that disappointed long-awaited fans. What's even more dissatisfying is that Messi's request to at least address the fans or attend the award ceremony in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China has also been refused, a situation that has been called a "new type of fraud" by some**.
The reaction from the fans was particularly violent. Some fans joked: "It's understandable that Ronaldo hates South Korea, we didn't offend Messi, right?" Behind this half-joking remark is a deep disappointment and dissatisfaction with Messi's behavior. And the remarks of another part of the fans are even more direct and sharp: "Even South Korea** thinks that Ronaldo's attitude towards South Korea is like Messi's attitude towards China, how to wash it this time!" "Well, from this moment on, Messi is the footballer I hate the most! ”
The revelations of the Korean media pointed out that this incident is not only a blow to Messi's personal image, but also a neglect of the fans' emotions. Cristiano Ronaldo's absence from South Korea that year made him one of the most hated players by South Korean fans, and Messi's absence from Hong Kong has sparked wider discussion and criticism. For the fans, their admiration and anticipation of football stars ultimately translated into disappointment and anger.
Messi's absence in Hong Kong, China, not only caused widespread dissatisfaction among fans, but was also compared by South Korea** with Ronaldo's non-playing incident in South Korea. This is not only a question of Messi's personal professional attitude, but also a serious neglect of the emotions of fans. South Korea** said: It is expected that the fan anger caused by this incident will exceed the anger of South Korean fans against Ronaldo and become a wound in the football world that is difficult to heal. (Lao Qiu Super League Ball Review).