What was once a much-anticipated exhibition football match ended at the Hong Kong Stadium in Hong Kong, China, turned into a farce. The event, hosted by Tatler Asia and led by Messi, ended abruptly because Messi failed to play, disappointing all fans. Michel Lamunière, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Tatler Asia, said at a press conference that they deeply regretted and decided to withdraw the Hong Kong government's M-Brand scheme for major sporting events and the Hong Kong government's $16 million funding application. What is the use of these apologies and regrets for fans?
The organisers withdrew the Hong Kong government's M-brand scheme for major sports events, as well as the Hong Kong government's $16 million subsidy
The terms of the contract are just problematic
The problem between the organizer and Messi's team also exposed the contract problem between the organizer and Messi's team, according to the agreement with Inter Miami, famous stars, including Messi, will play in exhibition matches unless they are injured, unless they are injured, what is binding, unless they are injured, then I will pretend to be sick. Before the game, Messi and Suarez were put on the bench and thought they would have a chance to play, but at half-time, Inter Miami suddenly announced that Messi would not be able to play due to injury. Although Tatler promptly notified the Hong Kong government and asked Messi to speak to the fans, Messi was reluctant and walked away with his hands in his pockets. After Michel Lamunière read out the statement, he did not respond to questions from the media about ticket refunds and left the venue.
Messi didn't even want to speak
The anger of the fans is understandable, see what netizens in the comment section have to say
Netizen comments
Zhejiang netizens said: In the end, no one has a problem, and the fans bear everything.
Netizen comments
Ningxia netizens said: It is estimated that the distribution of benefits has not reached what was discussed before, and the team has problems with Messi or the organizer.
Netizen comments
Guizhou netizens said: I don't even want to come forward to speak, either because of the organizer's communication problems, or because of contempt.
Netizen comments
Liaoning netizens said: Someone likes Messi? I have no feeling for this guy, not as good as Manchester United goalkeeper Onana, at least I want to laugh when I see that guy.
Netizen comments
Shanghai netizens said: At half-time, it was completely nonsense to find a reason, which player played the game without wearing sneakers? Su Ya at least changed his shorts and sneakers on the sidelines, and the fact that the coal boss didn't even bring sneakers proved that he didn't want to play from the beginning. As for why Inter Miami didn't say it before the game, that's another matter.
Netizen comments
Liaoning netizens said: The root is in the contract, don't involve other factors. The rigor of business rules has always been a weakness in our formula, we are used to "hello, I am good" in advance, "communicate at any time" in the matter, and we have been imitating the spirit of contract!
Messi ignored everyone and left directly
The pride and prejudice of Westerners
Messi doesn't seem to take Chinese fans seriously. If he plays in the next Japan exhibition match, then his road in China can be considered to be over. That look of pride and prejudice once again interprets the character of Westerners who are both upright and upright, and sometimes think about it, as a star, it seems normal for people to look down on our football, and by the way, even the fans are also involved. Westerners don't take Chinese fans seriously, and in the eyes of some Westerners, Asian football is still at a low level, and they lack respect and understanding for Asian football. This attitude is not only reflected in the field of football, but also in the perception of Asian culture by many Westerners.
Messi sat on the bench and didn't even change his shirt
Write at the end
The last thing I want to say is that we Asians are not so easy to bully either. In the face of this sudden "breach of contract", the fans who bought the tickets had to stand up and claim compensation from the organizers, telling those Westerners with pride and prejudice: we Asians are not lambs to be slaughtered, we have our dignity and rights.