Fans demand refund after Lionel Messi no-show
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Fans demand refund after Lionel Messi no-show

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 The government of Hong Kong have said that they are “extremely disappointed” after Lionel Messi failed to make a planned appearance in an Inter Miami preseason friendly. We wish we could have sent Leo and Luis on for at least a while but the risk was too big.” The match was organised by Tatler Asia, and Hong Kong have demanded an explanation for Messi’s no-show. “Regarding Messi not playing the match today, the government, as well as all football fans, are extremely disappointed about the organisers’ arrangement,” said government officials in a statement. “The organisers owe all football fans an explanation.” Those in attendance had paid more than 1,000 Hong Kong dollars for a ticket to the game.

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