The high-profile Messi's absence from the Hong Kong friendly continues to ferment, and the president of the organizer Tatler Asia revealed in an interview with the media that they learned that Messi would not play 15 minutes before the start of the game. There is a significant discrepancy between this statement and the statement of the organizer after the game, which has caused more suspicion from the outside world, and the scope of the incident has been further expanded.
Another turn in the events deepened public suspicions
There is a clear contradiction between the new statement of the president of the organizer and the previous official statement, whether this is a slip of the tongue caused by a memory error, or a deliberate manipulation of information? The change in time point makes one wonder whether the organizers are trying to shirk the responsibility and shift the responsibility for the failure to refund the ticket to Mei Xixi.
In addition, the organizer's lack of experience in organizing large-scale events has also been questioned by the outside world. The public is skeptical about the ability of a commercial organisation that has never hosted a top-tier international event to ensure the participation of world-class superstars and the smooth running of the event.
Public skepticism continues
Some netizens questioned the organizer's previous false claim that he had signed a contract with Mei Xixi that he must play, but so far no contract content has been made public, and the organizer's statement is unbelievable. Some people also pointed out that the organizer broke the contract after selling tickets, failed to fulfill the obligation to inform, and used deceptive means to trap fans.
There are also voices calling on the organizers to further release internal information, revealing details such as pre-competition negotiations and fund flows, rather than blindly prevaricating with memory errors. Only by restoring the truth can we respond to public doubts and restore the image of the organizers.
Reflection: Adhere to sportsmanship and rules
The Messi incident makes people reflect on whether the essential attributes and values of sports events have been seriously distorted in the face of commercial interests. We must uphold the sportsmanship of fair play and maintain the purity of sports activities.
At the same time, it is necessary for relevant departments to improve the construction of laws and regulations for sports events, protect fans' right to know and participate, formulate clear rules for the organization of events, and curb the moral hazard of organizers.
Call for the restoration of the truth and respond to public expectations
It is the responsibility of all parties involved to disclose detailed information as soon as possible and fully explain the cause and effect of the incident. As a party, Messi himself should also respond publicly to the absence and clarify his position.
Only when the truth is revealed can the legitimate questions of the public be answered. This is the only way to resolve conflicts and restore public trust in sport.
Prospects: Improve the level of organization of sports events
The future of sporting events must be organized responsibly, not just by maximizing commercial profits. At the same time, it is necessary to strengthen the management of the sports market, establish and improve the system of laws and regulations, and create a clean and upright environment for sports competition.
We look forward to seeing the return of the passionate and positive spirit of sportsmanship to the field for spectators to enjoy the fun and excitement of the competition." The Messi incident may be a wake-up call, and it can also promote the development of sports to be more standardized and pure.
epilogue
The Messi incident reflects the negative impact of the current commercialization of sports. We call for the restoration of the truth and use this as a lesson to improve the organization and management of sports events, so that sports competition can return to its true nature and benefit the society.