Although CNN's report has pushed Messi to the forefront, it remains to be seen whether it will change his image in the minds of fans. Although Messi made an apology statement on social media and promised to come to Hong Kong again, it is still unknown whether this will be enough to calm the anger of fans. It remains to be seen whether his promise will be expected by the fans and whether he will break his promise again.
The incident has also sparked reflection on celebrity endorsements. Celebrity endorsements are not only about personal image, but also affect consumers' choices. Therefore, celebrities need to be more cautious when choosing partners to ensure that the products comply with ethical and legal norms so as not to mislead consumers.
Messi's lesson this time will prompt the industry to be more standardized, and it is expected that he can learn from it and face future cooperation and behavior more cautiously. We hope that he can start again with a more positive attitude, surprise the fans, and make this event an opportunity to promote exchanges between China and Hong Kong.
To sum up, the development of the Messi affair has made us aware of the complexity involved, and neither Messi should be simply blamed, nor should we have illusions about his future. It is important that he is able to honestly face his shortcomings and face challenges with a more proactive attitude. Finally, we are left with a question, how do you think Messi will respond to this incident in the future in order to regain the trust of the fans?