Messi explains Hong Kong no-show in video to fans as backlash grows
Tuesday, 20 February 2024 Lionel Messi has tried to explain his failure to play in a friendly match in Hong Kong in a video on Chinese social media - in response to a growing backlash over his absence.
Since Beijing imposed a sweeping national security law in Hong Kong, over 10,000 people have been arrested for protesting. Following their release, many opposition figures have difficulty finding work.
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