Football legend Lionel Messi denies Hong Kong sit-out was politically motivated | South China Morning Post

Football star Lionel Messi published a two-minute apology video through Chinese social media Weibo on February 20, 2024, dismissing rumours that his sit-out during a game in Hong Kong was politically motivated and a calculated snub. He spoke of his affection for China and his fans there, and reiterated that an injur…

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