February 4, 2024, Hong Kong, China: In Hong Kong, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Kevin Yeung (center, a man presenting a medal) who is primarily in charge of organizing the visitation of Lionel Messi to Hong Kong, together with Financial Secretary Paul Chan (R) and HKSAR Chief Executive Lee Ka-chiu (far left) during presentation ceremony at Hong Kong Stadium after Inter Miami won friendly match against Hong Kong Team on Sunday. Hong Kong official responsible for organizing HK Tatler EXFEST, inviting international football superstar, Lionel Messi to play friendly match in Hong Kong is under barrage of media inquiry regarding the fiasco which occurred on Sunday’s match, where biggest focus of attention, Lionel Messi did not participate in the actual football game but sit out the whole match on the bench. The incident have triggered an outcry among the local, and particularly the visiting Messi’s fans by the thousand, who booed at the owner of Inter Miami, David Beckham and chanting for refund in the end of the match. (Credit Image: © Liau Chung-ren/ZUMA Press Wire)
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