‘Robbery’ as organisers charge $680 to see Messi in China
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Robbery’ as organisers charge $680 to see Messi in China

The Hindu  

Chinese football fans will need to shell out up to $680 to see Lionel Messi lead Argentina against Australia in a Beijing friendly, organisers said Friday. The game on June 15 at the 68,000-capacity Workers’ Stadium is a rematch of Argentina and Australia’s meeting in the last 16 of the Qatar World Cup. But merchants on China’s Taobao shopping platform immediately began offering booking services for the tickets, with one seller charging 18,000 yuan for what they claimed was access to VIP seats. International sport has only just begun to return to China after Beijing abruptly ditched strict virus curbs late last year.

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Messi napkin that sealed Barcelona move sells for $965,000 at auction
7 months, 1 week ago

Messi napkin that sealed Barcelona move sells for $965,000 at auction

Associated Press  

LONDON — The famous napkin that linked a young Lionel Messi to Barcelona sold for 762,400 pounds on Friday, British auction house Bonhams said. An agreement in principle to sign the-then 13-year-old Messi was written on the napkin almost 25 years ago at a Barcelona tennis club. Bonhams said the auction was on behalf of Horacio Gaggioli, an agent from …

Organizers start ticket refund process for Messi's no-show in Hong Kong game
9 months ago

Organizers start ticket refund process for Messi's no-show in Hong Kong game

China Daily  

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After fallout in China, Messi insists politics had nothing to do with Hong Kong no-show
10 months ago

After fallout in China, Messi insists politics had nothing to do with Hong Kong no-show

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi made another conciliatory gesture to fans in Hong Kong and mainland China on February 19 by releasing a social media video explaining why he didn't play in an exhibition match this month and insisted that there were no political reasons behind his decision. After the Tokyo game, China's state-run newspaper, the Global Times, even published an editorial highlighting …

Lionel Messi plays in Japan three days after Hong Kong no-show due to injury
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Lionel Messi plays in Japan three days after Hong Kong no-show due to injury

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Football star Lionel Messi on Wednesday joined his …

What a mess, without Messi
10 months, 2 weeks ago

What a mess, without Messi

China Daily  

Star soccer player Lionel Messi walks beside the pitch during a friendly match between Inter Miami and a Hong Kong team in Hong Kong on Sunday. A friendly match between Inter Miami and a star-studded local team in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Sunday left fans distraught, as there was no sign of their idol Lionel Messi, who …

Lionel Messi's head kicked off from cardboard cut-out as angry fans go into meltdown in Hong Kong; video viral
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Lionel Messi's head kicked off from cardboard cut-out as angry fans go into meltdown in Hong Kong; video viral

Hindustan Times  

Fans in Hong Kong were left in a state of meltdown as Inter Miami decided to rest Lionel Messi for their latest friendly. Meanwhile, the Hong Kong government said in a statement, "Regarding Messi not playing the match today, the Government, as well as all football fans, are extremely disappointed about the organiser’s arrangement. One angry fan took it to …

After public anger over Messi’s absence in Hong Kong game, organizer withdraws application for funds
10 months, 2 weeks ago

After public anger over Messi’s absence in Hong Kong game, organizer withdraws application for funds

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — The organizer of a soccer match featuring Inter Miami in Hong Kong was dealing with backlash from both angry fans and the government after widespread disappointment that Lionel Messi didn’t play in the game. Michel Lamunière, chairman of organizer Tatler Asia, said in a news conference on Monday evening that its contract with Inter Miami required Messi …

HK sports chief: organizer confirmed Messi's no-show 10 minutes before game ended, proposal for Messi to talk to fans turned down
10 months, 2 weeks ago

HK sports chief: organizer confirmed Messi's no-show 10 minutes before game ended, proposal for Messi to talk to fans turned down

China Daily  

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, meets the media Monday noon, on Tatler XFEST Hong Kong, Hong Kong Team vs Inter Miami CF, at the Central Government Offices. Days before the match, Messi was reported to haveThe Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, meets the media Monday noon, on Tatler XFEST Hong Kong, …

HK sports chief: organizer confirmed Messi's no-show 10 minutes before game ended, proposal for Messi to talk to fans turned down
10 months, 2 weeks ago

HK sports chief: organizer confirmed Messi's no-show 10 minutes before game ended, proposal for Messi to talk to fans turned down

China Daily  

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, meets the media Monday noon, on Tatler XFEST Hong Kong, Hong Kong Team vs Inter Miami CF, at the Central Government Offices. Days before the match, Messi was reported to haveThe Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, meets the media Monday noon, on Tatler XFEST Hong Kong, …

Messi’s trip to China for Inter Miami exhibition games called off
1 year, 1 month ago

Messi’s trip to China for Inter Miami exhibition games called off

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi evidently won’t be playing in China this month after all. “The tour promoter, NSN, has informed Inter Miami CF of the cancellation of its China Tour due to unforeseen circumstances in China,” read Inter Miami’s statement. “Inter Miami’s ambition remains to expand its global reach by playing in front of incredible fans from across the globe; the Club …

Messi, Argentina set to pull a big crowd in Beijing exhibition game against Australia
1 year, 6 months ago

Messi, Argentina set to pull a big crowd in Beijing exhibition game against Australia

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi and his World Cup-winning Argentina teammates are expected to draw almost 70,000 fans to the Beijing Worker’s Stadium for an exhibition game against Australia. He said that after winning the World Cup, it was his time to go the United States and “live football in another way.” Before then, he’s with the Argentina squad that is scheduled to …

Messi, Argentina set to pull a big crowd in Beijing exhibition game against Australia
1 year, 6 months ago

Messi, Argentina set to pull a big crowd in Beijing exhibition game against Australia

China Daily  

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Messi, Argentina set to pull a big crowd in Beijing exhibition game against Australia
1 year, 6 months ago

Messi, Argentina set to pull a big crowd in Beijing exhibition game against Australia

China Daily  

Lionel Messi gestures to Chinese fans on a bus as he and other members of the Argentina national soccer team return to their hotel from practicing in Beijing June 13, 2023. Lionel Messi and his World Cup-winning Argentina teammates are expected to draw almost 70,000 fans to Beijing Worker's Stadium for an exhibition against Australia. Messi's move to "continue my …

Chinese superfan books into Lionel Messi hotel for glimpse of his hero
1 year, 6 months ago

Chinese superfan books into Lionel Messi hotel for glimpse of his hero

Firstpost  

Beijing: It took hours of waiting, a pricey hotel room and an exhausting chase through Beijing, but it was all worth it for a Chinese fan of Lionel Messi who eventually got a blurry selfie with his hero. “He’s given me more meaning in life and become a kind of belief for me.” He said he felt “really excited” when …

Lionel Messi frenzy grips China but police have a ‘serious’ warning for fans
1 year, 6 months ago

Lionel Messi frenzy grips China but police have a ‘serious’ warning for fans

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi is in China and ofcourse, the fans cannot keep calm about it. You might get scammed, police told fans as numerous scams surrounding the Argentine legend's visit to Beijing surfaced. Chinese fans of Argentina’s Lionel Messi wait for his arrival at a hotel ahead of International Friendly match between Argentina's national football team and Australia national football team …

Drink with Messi for $42,000: Chinese police warn over scams
1 year, 6 months ago

Drink with Messi for $42,000: Chinese police warn over scams

The Hindu  

Dinner, drinks and a selfie with Lionel Messi sounds like every football fan’s dream, but Chinese police have warned it’s just one of numerous scams surrounding his visit to Beijing. Beijing police are warning against falling for one widely circulated “If you can be scammed of 300,000 yuan, we’ll raise a glass to you,” the usually austere Beijing public security …

'Robbery' as Organisers Charge $680 to See Lionel Messi in China
1 year, 6 months ago

'Robbery' as Organisers Charge $680 to See Lionel Messi in China

News 18  

Chinese football fans will need to shell out up to $680 to see Lionel Messi lead Argentina against Australia in a Beijing friendly, organisers said Friday. The game on June 15 at the 68,000-capacity Workers’ Stadium is a rematch of Argentina and Australia’s meeting in the last 16 of the Qatar World Cup. But merchants on China’s Taobao shopping platform …

Tickets sell out ‘in five minutes’ as China football fans relish return
1 year, 8 months ago

Tickets sell out ‘in five minutes’ as China football fans relish return

The Hindu  

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