Messi breaks his silence over Hong Kong football furore

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International football star Lionel Messi has broken his silence following an outcry from disappointed fans for failing to play in a much-hyped friendly match in Hong Kong on February 4, 2024. Calling the incident “bad luck”, the Inter Miami star said he had been looking forward to the match until an injury sidelined him. Messi said that his leg was getting better, but that he could still miss the next match in the Japanese capital on February 6.
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  • @letmechillhere6059
    @letmechillhere60596 ай бұрын

    Tell your reasons while you re in Hong Kong, look at all the kids and fans look up on you and you showed them 0 emotions. It’s not about the 0 minutes on pitch anymore.

  • @francelynlugao6212

    @francelynlugao6212

    6 ай бұрын

    So you want him to smile a megamillion watt when you already booed him?he was feeling down by not be able to play and at the end it was aggrevated in the end,if it was you was boo'ed do you have the face to go around and inter act with the people, I doubt it if you can do that but anyway he should had spoke and ask forgiveness for not playing and explain the reason in a poker face,why would he be the one to receive the trophy when he didn't even play..blame also the organizer bcuz they only used Messi to promote that match, promising the people and assuring that he will play without giving a thought(what if, he will be injured cause they are playing in other countries bfore hk,they should have think the possibility of injury of a player especially like his age how he played,his basically carrying the intermiami attack, they should have ask/update about the health of Messi and upon their arrival in HK and the day of they train,early in the morning when is still time to not seel the tickets expensively and I bet he surely don't even know what is in the contract that inter miami owners sign,they want to promote HK.,why not approach him properly but anyway he promote HK already by what are is happening now, I bet Messi haters will feast to this issue on their entire life

  • @castelaronly

    @castelaronly

    6 ай бұрын

    DEJA DE LLORAR

  • @tsuitsui100

    @tsuitsui100

    6 ай бұрын

    @@francelynlugao6212 Did he get booed for no reason? He is a professional athlete who makes millions. He should be able to handle criticism and disappointment. Not just walk away with a sulking face.

  • @jackyjackson604

    @jackyjackson604

    6 ай бұрын

    @@francelynlugao6212 Stopping "washing the floor" for him ...he's not that injured. He played in the training session a day before...then in Japan in played in the practice again and looked fine.

  • @sirebe32

    @sirebe32

    6 ай бұрын

    He should at least apologize.@@francelynlugao6212

  • @ravagestorm
    @ravagestorm6 ай бұрын

    They should have told the audience earlier and gave them rebates on the tickets they bought

  • @Tobiemoss

    @Tobiemoss

    5 ай бұрын

    I went to see Argentina Vs USSR and Maradona didnt play. Nobody asked for refunds lol

  • @xGanxXXxGanx
    @xGanxXXxGanx6 ай бұрын

    The way he looks down hong Kong people. It makes me very angry and even he doesn't apologize to his hk fans because he wants to earn more money next time in hong kong shameful!

  • @s._3560

    @s._3560

    6 ай бұрын

    Well, they are a guilible bunch.

  • @sabrevni9866

    @sabrevni9866

    6 ай бұрын

    he apologized in this video

  • @trungphan-kv5xz

    @trungphan-kv5xz

    5 ай бұрын

    do you remember BMW Iccream ? 2 months later, with a few bucks.... the Chinese are happy and go to the WEST again.

  • @xGanxXXxGanx

    @xGanxXXxGanx

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@trungphan-kv5xz no do you think it's racist?

  • @trungphan-kv5xz

    @trungphan-kv5xz

    5 ай бұрын

    growth up and learn to think yourself. not to follow other people thoughts. and our Chinese are, were used to being Racist since we always admire the white... and of course they look you down when you put them up.@@xGanxXXxGanx

  • @jackeydu108
    @jackeydu1086 ай бұрын

    Many fans flew for 20 hours and spent thousands of dollars waiting for him for several days just to watch him play football. If he injured, he could tell the fans with a microphone, appease them and even apologize to them through interviews after the game. However, he ignored the fans who watched him and the children who loved him and left quietly. CR at least had the ball to stand up. He looked like a coward, which was really shameful.

  • @ribinglaw2574

    @ribinglaw2574

    6 ай бұрын

    I paid 1500 US dollars for my family, including airfare and accommodation, but he didn't show up for a second or even say a word. That night, my child cried very badly, which was the biggest blow to his life

  • @Harrypotter-rb6kv

    @Harrypotter-rb6kv

    6 ай бұрын

    dude honestly you should have researched a bit before spending that much money, messi didnt play most of the alnassr match. How can you convince him to put on a play ignoring his health @@ribinglaw2574

  • @PabloAdams-qk8fv

    @PabloAdams-qk8fv

    6 ай бұрын

    What a shame , let the pros do the pro things, he didn't delivered it.@@ribinglaw2574

  • @Cmi1267

    @Cmi1267

    6 ай бұрын

    not defending messi 's action but if this is the biggest blow to your child's life, your child needs to seriously get a life. teach your son to not be a spoilt brat@@ribinglaw2574

  • @mrcool2107

    @mrcool2107

    6 ай бұрын

    No these fans are just overacting. Just because messi didn't play they started to hate messi forever . What is wrong with those fools .

  • @SouthChinaMorningPost
    @SouthChinaMorningPost6 ай бұрын

    For more on the story: sc.mp/um5u9

  • @sabrevni9866

    @sabrevni9866

    6 ай бұрын

    the official mouthpiece of communist China

  • @jackyjackson604
    @jackyjackson6046 ай бұрын

    My summary: 1. He admitted that he's not injured, or at least not badly injured ...he's just didn't want to play; 2. He clearly knew that many fans wanted to see him (yet not only he didn't play a single minute, he refused to interact with the fans or even said anything... 3. He never apologized....he just said it's a bad situation....... Yet he's now SUDDENLY ok to play in Japan...lol. What a scammer!

  • @_____1826

    @_____1826

    6 ай бұрын

    Agreed

  • @mrsci101

    @mrsci101

    6 ай бұрын

    Wacist

  • @cdab305

    @cdab305

    6 ай бұрын

    Very clear and accurate summary. I totally agree with you.

  • @SD-yt9fe

    @SD-yt9fe

    6 ай бұрын

    Injuries happen bruv, he is old now. Looks like you paid money for this. Sorry mate but this is common in football. The real fault is with the organisation that didn't make any statements about this before the match cause they didn't want to lose money.

  • @jackyjackson604

    @jackyjackson604

    6 ай бұрын

    @@SD-yt9fe He played in training game the day before (which was used for promotion), played in the training game in Japan, then played in the real match in Japan.....lol, just suddenly "injured" so badly on that day. Trust him all you can..... I won't.

  • @dang1244
    @dang12446 ай бұрын

    Even if he dont like hongkong goverment. He should appreciate the fans. He is a liar. Wow

  • @sonylin7531

    @sonylin7531

    5 ай бұрын

    He coming from a very poor country , he even cannot spoke in english.

  • @fkai1

    @fkai1

    5 ай бұрын

    There's no proof of that. Don't political this. This is a steep rabbit hole you're digging in and your don't wanna go there.

  • @anneliselim602

    @anneliselim602

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@sonylin7531 Get a translator then

  • @keithframe3489
    @keithframe34896 ай бұрын

    Can't wait to watch messi sitting like a flamigo for the next match in Japan.

  • @supernovic99

    @supernovic99

    6 ай бұрын

    He was injured. What do you expect. That's gonna affect his injury and affect him a lot more in the long run

  • @user-en1mj8uc5f

    @user-en1mj8uc5f

    6 ай бұрын

    Well Japan is a strong team so I think he'll come on

  • @athx777

    @athx777

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@supernovic99he should've made up for that by interacting with fans, signing some autograph and stuff.but what he did was being himself and turning away from fan interactions and speeches.But that's not what you expect from a famous celebrity icon like him.

  • @supernovic99

    @supernovic99

    6 ай бұрын

    @@athx777 true but you really should consider the situations and conditions. I admit he should have atleast given the fans a better experience. He came out with an apology later on as well.

  • @jackeydu108

    @jackeydu108

    6 ай бұрын

    @@supernovic99dude,Some guys flew for 20 hours and spent thousands of dollars just to see him and have a better experience? This is contempt for your fans.Don't make excuses for him

  • @rf18g85
    @rf18g856 ай бұрын

    上不上场或许不是他能决定的,身体是否不舒服只有他自己知道,笑不笑说不说话也是他的自由。但是面对球迷如此热烈的欢迎,一个懂得尊重自己的粉丝、有修养的运动员不会无动于衷,也不会从落地到飞走一句解释也没有。如果是政治原因那就大丈夫一点,说自己不屑于在香港踢球,有那个胆量摆黑脸,没胆量承认,虚伪地给自己找站不住脚的借口。总之,梅西本人没修养和虚伪总得占一个。

  • @sampraswu

    @sampraswu

    6 ай бұрын

    中國大使在聯合國替他國家取回福刻蘭群島發聲, 但他不感恩, 仲落中國人面, 他是一個擦美國鞋的人

  • @lucky-pop

    @lucky-pop

    5 ай бұрын

    總之他表現得像自小失去了雙親一樣毫無家教

  • @ongernie7216

    @ongernie7216

    5 ай бұрын

    VHe disgrace the how a Argentinian can behave. It is really embrassing.

  • @multatuli1
    @multatuli16 ай бұрын

    He could've played 5 minutes to satisfy the fans, or walking around getting some assists wouldn't be bad too. The fans knows he's getting old too. If he don't even want to do that might as well just retire.

  • @wilyapingu3554

    @wilyapingu3554

    6 ай бұрын

    He didn't even come to Indonesia while there's friendly match with Argentina 👎

  • @A1steak

    @A1steak

    6 ай бұрын

    Messi is a disgrace

  • @AbdulWahab-rx5tb

    @AbdulWahab-rx5tb

    6 ай бұрын

    Ronaldo fans Spotted🤣🤣

  • @mrcool2107

    @mrcool2107

    6 ай бұрын

    It's his wish whether he can play or not. Who are you to judge

  • @mrcool2107

    @mrcool2107

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@A1steak you are disgrace to your entire family

  • @cosmoray9750
    @cosmoray97506 ай бұрын

    I don't buy his excuse. Lionel Messi is not worth it. He was definitely a disappointment for his fans in HK or shall I say ex-fans.

  • @818vi

    @818vi

    6 ай бұрын

    who cares about asian fans

  • @elbasurero3095

    @elbasurero3095

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@818viwho cares about npc like ya

  • @Ascendment

    @Ascendment

    6 ай бұрын

    fake fans anyway, can't even understand that a player is injured and so he can't play, know nothing about how sports actually work they are just hype beasts that expect a guarantee like idiots, welcome to reality

  • @rozfly1109

    @rozfly1109

    5 ай бұрын

    You're not worth it to even watch him! Stop crying idiot! Go to Pendu you fake fan 🤣 No one cares about you!

  • @Zen8889

    @Zen8889

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@elbasurero3095we care😅😂

  • @moangangtetjamir5767
    @moangangtetjamir57676 ай бұрын

    There is no point in justifying now, people have paid to watch him not the club. Please don't buy tickets when the club plays in Japan.

  • @Oussama-uo1gf

    @Oussama-uo1gf

    5 ай бұрын

    They bought a ticket that says Inter Miami not Messi buddy.

  • @whateverwong

    @whateverwong

    5 ай бұрын

    we are not judging miami,we are judging messi my friend

  • @ebaybasuki
    @ebaybasuki6 ай бұрын

    Didn't even wave or say anything to the crowd. The spoilt prince of football.

  • @jt6231
    @jt62316 ай бұрын

    Ronaldo treats his fans with much more love than Messi!

  • @user-td2cj2nd8d

    @user-td2cj2nd8d

    6 ай бұрын

    hello china remember?

  • @ibrahimaiyad3620

    @ibrahimaiyad3620

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@user-td2cj2nd8d yeah they refunded the money and cancelled the matches not like pessi lied

  • @gonnabehappy

    @gonnabehappy

    6 ай бұрын

    Tell that to south koreans.

  • @yl6719

    @yl6719

    6 ай бұрын

    Ronaldo is far worse than Messi. In 2019, Juventus arrived 1-2 hours late for a game in Korea, and surprisingly, Ronaldo chose not to participate in the match despite being perfectly FIT. Just google Ronaldo NO show in Korea

  • @ianlanford6922

    @ianlanford6922

    6 ай бұрын

    Why bring ronaldo tho. If you want worship him. Just ill let you know that we dont care. Go kiss his as

  • @RayMak
    @RayMak6 ай бұрын

    It's really not just for not playing the game... it's the attitude he showed during the entire visit which many cameras captured and people witnessed...

  • @SD-yt9fe

    @SD-yt9fe

    6 ай бұрын

    No player would like to be in a stadium where everyone is booing.

  • @user-mj6yn7tg4h

    @user-mj6yn7tg4h

    6 ай бұрын

    ⁠That he was booed is the effect,not the cause. He hurt his fans first so much, without any respect! He even didn't treat them like humanbings! No matter what reason he has, it's unforgivable. He is a professional player , unfortunately he has no professional qualities.

  • @yy6763

    @yy6763

    6 ай бұрын

    What was Messy’s problem? Or excuse? Why couldn’t he speak in HK? Why did he have to wait until he’s out of HK before he spoke? And, I find it interesting - Messy face was full of disgust from time he arrived in HK to after the match in HK? What’s stopping Messy to say something to people in HK? what’s wrong with him? Messy’s time in HK was so weird! No smiles whatsoever. What Messy did in HK was disgusting! Full of disrespect! I was a Messi fan up until his match (or his attendance at the match in HK). I used to think Messi is always respectful, pleasant etc. but I guess I am very WRONG! I am afraid I am no longer a Messy fan

  • @yukyuk0403

    @yukyuk0403

    5 ай бұрын

    @@SD-yt9fe - Fans did not start to boo until they realize Mr. M was sitting out 100%

  • @sblbb929

    @sblbb929

    5 ай бұрын

    I wouldn't look different if 40.000 people boo'ed me lol. Making a player feel unwelcomed has consequences on their willingness to interact with people

  • @selfiesrorolee8403
    @selfiesrorolee84036 ай бұрын

    This is disrespect to his fans and to HK people. Shame that he lacks respect and empathy to others...

  • @uguarte606

    @uguarte606

    6 ай бұрын

    shame that you want a player to risk his injury nad career because of your selfish demands.

  • @Jen-xg3iq

    @Jen-xg3iq

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@uguarte606 Nobody wanted him to risk his life. He should have told the truth ahead of time.

  • @fancereid2758

    @fancereid2758

    6 ай бұрын

    @@uguarte606 imagine yourself paying 600 dollar to end up the player not playing instead why would you blame the fan when it the organizers at fault?

  • @Oussama-uo1gf

    @Oussama-uo1gf

    5 ай бұрын

    @@Jen-xg3iq But that's not up to Messi, it's up to the team to disclose injured players. Messi never said he was going to play.

  • @galaxyrainbow5407
    @galaxyrainbow54076 ай бұрын

    He only smile to the people who paid $22000 usd to the private welcome party in hk. Normal fans are like trash to him.

  • @mrcool2107

    @mrcool2107

    6 ай бұрын

    So middle east, spain, china , india , Australia, japan are normal fans for you?

  • @Dan-vt1qt

    @Dan-vt1qt

    6 ай бұрын

    Is sad to see what football has become.....people nowadays taking this as a show....... And clubs doing the same, players in the middle of it, like if they were clowns .... Sad. Leave the guy alone.

  • @LeoZhao01
    @LeoZhao016 ай бұрын

    Ah yes, another excuse for no refunds

  • @castelaronly

    @castelaronly

    6 ай бұрын

    SOMOS CAMPEÓNES DEL MUNDO ASI SHHH

  • @Vladimirputin11111

    @Vladimirputin11111

    6 ай бұрын

    What refunds...?? It's the organisers who have full control & revenue in these tours.... Players gets nothing on individual level for this...

  • @elfastzarate2971

    @elfastzarate2971

    6 ай бұрын

    Es que nunca o poco pasa de que van a un partido solo por un jugador. Que mala suerte que haya estado lesionado. Pero no debería de haber reembolso porque el partido si se dio.

  • @CoolNumber1

    @CoolNumber1

    6 ай бұрын

    Messi is rich enough to refund his fan, well that if he truly care about his fans. Maybe for messi 500$ is not a big deal, but for the average people is a lot. This goes to show messi is ungrateful

  • @Vladimirputin11111

    @Vladimirputin11111

    6 ай бұрын

    @@CoolNumber1 40,000×500 USD is 20 Million 🤓🤡.... Messi is not the one who got money from ticket sales...Organiser + The club gets it...Messi is not the owner of the club but a contracted employee....

  • @mypekicks
    @mypekicks6 ай бұрын

    If I were him and knowing I’ll be sitting out. I would walk around the field shaking hands, signing autographs, and taking selfies with fans.

  • @lllllllllarose

    @lllllllllarose

    6 ай бұрын

    he was sulking the whole time

  • @sdqsdq6274

    @sdqsdq6274

    6 ай бұрын

    yeah rite , with everyone anger , you dont want to thrown with eggs , lol , also you can be walking around the field , there are rules

  • @zainebhidoussi1498

    @zainebhidoussi1498

    6 ай бұрын

    um security hello ?..also he can't do that he needs staff members to manage all that because it's not safe..where do you want him to walk around on top of that ?...ppl would just pile up on him anything can happen

  • @user-ov6ct2bv4e

    @user-ov6ct2bv4e

    6 ай бұрын

    i mean he has a mouth right, so he can speak in the middle of the field, right? like David Beckham did@@zainebhidoussi1498

  • @yukyuk0403

    @yukyuk0403

    5 ай бұрын

    Oh No. He should have told fans about his injuries (be it true or false), then I am sure fans wont be that UPSET. What he showed in HK was simply disgust on his face.

  • @jeffrieizzudin7939
    @jeffrieizzudin79396 ай бұрын

    This not just happen in Hong Kong last time he come to Malaysia and didn't play too all the fan is so frustated he's not profesional and arrogance too....he dont care about his fan...because he dont lose anything whether he play or not right?

  • @wilyapingu3554
    @wilyapingu35546 ай бұрын

    Yup, your injury prevent you to at least smile and wave to your fans 😑

  • @heshanlahiru2120

    @heshanlahiru2120

    6 ай бұрын

    He smiled plenty when training

  • @SD-yt9fe

    @SD-yt9fe

    6 ай бұрын

    he did smile and wave during traing but people had too much expectations

  • @babyphat8965

    @babyphat8965

    6 ай бұрын

    @@SD-yt9fe they spend "too much" money, of course they can have "too much" expectations too...

  • @sabrevni9866

    @sabrevni9866

    6 ай бұрын

    @@babyphat8965 nobody told them to spend a lot of money

  • @rozfly1109

    @rozfly1109

    5 ай бұрын

    @@babyphat8965 Nobody told them to spend that much money! Now stop crying

  • @theshinkuakuma
    @theshinkuakuma6 ай бұрын

    I think the organisers made a big big mistake, either refund or they can kiss goodbye to the China market.

  • @deadmanslastwish

    @deadmanslastwish

    6 ай бұрын

    lol its already dead bro. Chinese are very touchy on stuff like this. If they perceive this as some kind of snub on their race (which they do), its over.

  • @groomlakerd.contractor4438

    @groomlakerd.contractor4438

    6 ай бұрын

    Who care about China Market?

  • @deadmanslastwish

    @deadmanslastwish

    6 ай бұрын

    @@groomlakerd.contractor4438 who knows~? I don't even watch football.

  • @SM-ku3uo

    @SM-ku3uo

    5 ай бұрын

    @@groomlakerd.contractor4438respectfully, I didn’t even know who the flock is this messi guy til now😂

  • @jonirojonironin5353

    @jonirojonironin5353

    5 ай бұрын

    @@deadmanslastwish Football isn't that big in China and China isn't a major player in FIFA. So who cares?

  • @kimbolui5404
    @kimbolui54046 ай бұрын

    Saying how you wished to play in HK when you are in Japan. what a joke lol, bye Messi, you don't respect HK fans and i don't think HK fans need to respect you back

  • @yukyuk0403

    @yukyuk0403

    5 ай бұрын

    Mr. M drove me away with his attitude. There are lots of other talented fooballers around the world. Mr. M disrespected fans in HK, I hope every football fans there remember this and let this go down in history.

  • @YASHRSEWDA

    @YASHRSEWDA

    5 ай бұрын

    He doesn't need anyone's respect man. He's already got it. Grow up. Things don't happen the way you want, not always.

  • @jase298hkhk
    @jase298hkhk6 ай бұрын

    He looks fine the day at the practice which a lot of people went to see also and there are youtube videos of it. He's also on the roster of reserved players and there's no notice about him not playing until 10 minutes before the match ended. We really don't care what he's scripted to say for damage control, we don't want any America or Argentina teams to play in our city. Messi and his fans are no longer welcome in Hong Kong.

  • @heshanlahiru2120

    @heshanlahiru2120

    6 ай бұрын

    Seriously you think practice = a match I was a sprinter and most of the times I don't even use 60% of my speed unless it's necessary or coach tell me to do so. And whose going to come to China anyway

  • @jase298hkhk

    @jase298hkhk

    6 ай бұрын

    So he should never come to Hong Kong in the first place. Medical experts has watched his practice videos and said he's most likely faking it. Maybe you're a professional soccer who wants to back him up. Which team you play at again? The whole US is flooded with homeless people and armed criminals and you think people still wants to go there? wake up from your US government designed education and read what the rest of the world say about the US, you can look at every single social media platform from other countries if you have any doubts. @@heshanlahiru2120

  • @sabrevni9866

    @sabrevni9866

    6 ай бұрын

    sheesh. like anybody cares what people in HK and China think. No American, Argentinian or anyone else in their right mind would want to come to a communist domain. Messi and co will survive without your support.

  • @yukyuk0403

    @yukyuk0403

    5 ай бұрын

    @@heshanlahiru2120- and what is your point ??

  • @raz2936
    @raz29366 ай бұрын

    Why insult your fans? Why insult people who love you the most? Why be so cruel? Lack of professionalism

  • @sabrevni9866

    @sabrevni9866

    6 ай бұрын

    HK and China are not really fans if they treat him like this. He was injured so get off your high horses

  • @user-mj6yn7tg4h

    @user-mj6yn7tg4h

    6 ай бұрын

    @@sabrevni9866 He played in Japan ! So , please don't search any excuse for him ! Just review his attitude in HongKong ! His mouth and brain injured at the same time?

  • @CullingBlades

    @CullingBlades

    5 ай бұрын

    @@user-mj6yn7tg4h he does not care about china, what are you going to do about it tough guy ?

  • @cutirose
    @cutirose6 ай бұрын

    Everyone including the team and Messi himself know that people came just to see him play football. If he has some problem its fine to not play whole game but 10 min to just walk around, act like playing to cheer the crowd was too much. Very unprofessional .If the problem is big cancel the tour why waste people who admire & support you's hard earned money

  • @arnoldtse6548
    @arnoldtse65486 ай бұрын

    Can he be trusted? Maybe, if he says this in hk. Not after.

  • @yukyuk0403

    @yukyuk0403

    5 ай бұрын

    As soon as that happened, I was praying - please dont play in Japan. I was a MESSI fan, up until the moment he DID NOT PLAY A SINGLE MINUTE .

  • @user-zf3wo7xz4h
    @user-zf3wo7xz4h6 ай бұрын

    Keep on lying! Well then, can you explain your pulling a long face ?

  • @gordonwong6222
    @gordonwong62226 ай бұрын

    If you want to play in HK but you can't, then tell the fans and explain to them. If you were willing to do that, I'm sure everyone of them could understand. You were just showing your arrogance and had no intention to please your disappointing fans. You had hurt the HK fans, but indeed you had hurt yourself even more.

  • @oka2046
    @oka20466 ай бұрын

    Let me put it this way, he is just a footballer with some fame but no class and grace. If you compare him to other football greats such Pele and Ronaldo, they have the kind of generosity and grace that this guy is clearly lacking. His name will not go down well in the history books.

  • @tanyan6325
    @tanyan63256 ай бұрын

    Nah, did not play when visiting with Barcelona fc to Malaysia and I heard also on the bench in Indonesia. Might play in Japan after the outcry in Hong Kong. I am glad I didn't waste any money on him. I heard footballers laugh at Asians for being so enthusiastic about them. They also don't like being swamped by overzealous fans.

  • @sidvicious58
    @sidvicious586 ай бұрын

    Dang messi all you had to was grab the mic at the end of the game in HK and the people would have for sure understood you but to not even acknowledge them at all is very cold.

  • @annesilver7001
    @annesilver70016 ай бұрын

    he could have say something on stage in HK but no his back prevent him to open his mouth

  • @User-19382
    @User-193826 ай бұрын

    This is why I prefer Ronaldo. He loves his fans

  • @Benson-mk6tv
    @Benson-mk6tv6 ай бұрын

    Ironically, the signboard at the back says: NEVER SAY NEVER!!!

  • @godzillamothra5983
    @godzillamothra59836 ай бұрын

    Any sportwear that endorse Messi should be ban from Greater China market

  • @lucky-pop

    @lucky-pop

    5 ай бұрын

    I agree

  • @zjzr08
    @zjzr086 ай бұрын

    Like wouldn't it hurt if Messi was at least more engaging to the fans even if he was hurt...promotional commitments is usually part of sports professionalism if you can't play.

  • @SD-yt9fe

    @SD-yt9fe

    6 ай бұрын

    It's only a part if the contract says so.

  • @jimmydishkawnt
    @jimmydishkawnt6 ай бұрын

    If he plays in japan, its a big fu to the people of hk

  • @Zergcerebrates

    @Zergcerebrates

    6 ай бұрын

    he played.

  • @yukyuk0403

    @yukyuk0403

    5 ай бұрын

    oh yeah, he DID.

  • @shark5981
    @shark59816 ай бұрын

    The situation got real "messi" really quickly..

  • @DB90s
    @DB90s6 ай бұрын

    Nobody cares if you come again or not, Beckham, you too!

  • @ALWH1314
    @ALWH13146 ай бұрын

    It would be adding salt to the wound to HK if he plays in Tokyo.

  • @robocop581

    @robocop581

    6 ай бұрын

    And if he scores a few goals

  • @cornflakes1275
    @cornflakes12756 ай бұрын

    imagine paying USD 600 - 700 just to see a flamingo? hahahah.. boooo!! He should atleast say Hi to the crowd or sign some jersey for the fans, for the kids, for the people who flew from different part of Asia, you know just to compensate for the disappointment that inter miami gave...well what can we say? A CLASS ACT CAN`T BE BOUGHT OR FAKED

  • @lenkiatleong
    @lenkiatleong6 ай бұрын

    Judging from his behaviour and lack of interaction with the crowd who paid high ticket prices, i just learn that messi can be political and reacted proportionately to the amount he was paid (must be below his expectation).

  • @multatuli1

    @multatuli1

    6 ай бұрын

    Messi is a celebrity athlete much like celebrity chef like Gordon Ramsay, he should've get a high cut from ticket selling.

  • @francelynlugao6212

    @francelynlugao6212

    6 ай бұрын

    My question is thus he have knowledge about the contract between HK government and inter miami owners that he will be playing 45minutes, if you think what the hk government was thinking about this match, let face the truth that without Messi in the inter miami club this match will not make nose the entire world,don't you think that he was used to this fiasco even he didn't play

  • @castelaronly

    @castelaronly

    6 ай бұрын

    NO LLORES SOMO CAMPEÓNES DEL MUNDO Y VOS?

  • @chinavirus841

    @chinavirus841

    6 ай бұрын

    @@castelaronlyyou pig 🐷

  • @ongernie7216

    @ongernie7216

    5 ай бұрын

    He is worse than Paul Pogba.

  • @HCPW
    @HCPW6 ай бұрын

    Not sincere at all, let's see if he will play the match in Japan (I think he will)

  • @gillaputa5590

    @gillaputa5590

    6 ай бұрын

    Of course he will! Shame on you , Messi!

  • @UserUnkown-do1ji
    @UserUnkown-do1ji6 ай бұрын

    I am not going to pay $600 to watch a game, that is too much expensive.

  • @jeffhansen8076
    @jeffhansen80766 ай бұрын

    "Sports transcends all racial and political barriers"........NOT IN THIS CASE.......!!!

  • @25thNan
    @25thNan6 ай бұрын

    He is a lying, disrespectful and disgusting fraud. The fans should definitely take legal actions to get their money back.

  • @chinavirus841

    @chinavirus841

    6 ай бұрын

    Agreed , it’s been nothing but penalties for Argentina 😂

  • @RandomGuy-li4zf
    @RandomGuy-li4zf6 ай бұрын

    If u don’t wanna come to Hong Kong then just don’t come next time, why are u putting on such a face?

  • @s._3560

    @s._3560

    6 ай бұрын

    Probably bounded by contract with the club to come.

  • @jukio02
    @jukio026 ай бұрын

    I hope China turns their back on Messi. That's not cool, no respect.

  • @maneil9297
    @maneil92976 ай бұрын

    Are you worried Japanese fans to cancel their tickets? Is this speech about? reassuring Japanese fans? Was feeling discomfort, feeling okay now?

  • @lungeranon7645

    @lungeranon7645

    6 ай бұрын

    The HK salt will flow if he plays in Japan

  • @lm-pw9ul

    @lm-pw9ul

    6 ай бұрын

    He might play in Japan

  • @maneil9297

    @maneil9297

    6 ай бұрын

    Play or not, he is nobody to me now.

  • @phoebe-pp6kp

    @phoebe-pp6kp

    6 ай бұрын

    Believe me, he must play tmrw. His attitude already told us he doesn’t like HK, not the reason of injury !

  • @i007Awesome

    @i007Awesome

    6 ай бұрын

    ⁠@@maneil9297crazy mf 😂 Messi is the Goat in the game and in character and you are all making wild accusations

  • @oswaldnapril
    @oswaldnapril6 ай бұрын

    I believe that his fans will understand for not playing in the game because of the injury, the problem is his attitude.

  • @yukyuk0403

    @yukyuk0403

    5 ай бұрын

    He did not even have the courtesy to say something at the game? Why did he say he's sorry he could not play in HK, ONLY when he's in Japan?? All these DONT MAKE SENSE.

  • @user-fh8sp4mw1q
    @user-fh8sp4mw1q6 ай бұрын

    now his fans see Messi as he is, a selfish coward always putting himself first. CR7 will never do that

  • @northernsamba7388
    @northernsamba73886 ай бұрын

    Hong Kong, China and fans all over the world, just don't get scammed again.

  • @T-rex513
    @T-rex5136 ай бұрын

    At the end ...No apology. Whatever it is, not genuine. Of course, the HK team is underdog why would he waste his energy to play the match? There are important ones ....like Japan. Very Messy !

  • @lungeranon7645

    @lungeranon7645

    6 ай бұрын

    Nothing to apologize for. Grown adult little emperors getting butthurt because they think they are entitled for the best players to be on the pitch for a pointless exhibition match

  • @Bryan3on

    @Bryan3on

    6 ай бұрын

    Imagine saying this when people pay big money to see you play.

  • @T-rex513

    @T-rex513

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@lungeranon7645 ....in that case.. should make it free, right? No one have the right to complaint.

  • @lungeranon7645

    @lungeranon7645

    6 ай бұрын

    @@T-rex513 Its obvious it shouldnt be free when dorks in HK will pay a thousand dollars. Its a lesson a lot of these man babies need to learn - dial down the sportsball hero worship.

  • @yukyuk0403

    @yukyuk0403

    5 ай бұрын

    I heard the Japan match was not even a sold out game.

  • @shin4655
    @shin46556 ай бұрын

    Sounds like a politician…

  • @harunmasiku5686
    @harunmasiku56866 ай бұрын

    The same thing when he promiss to come in Indonesia but in the day he never come, fans already pay much money for ticket..

  • @godschampion7569
    @godschampion75696 ай бұрын

    I love Leo, but this was a PR disaster and Miami management is to blame. This situation could have been better managed. It's a shame. Those fans should be refunded.

  • @AnAverageChinese
    @AnAverageChinese6 ай бұрын

    You could have just waved your hands, or said something to greet your fans, instead, nothing...

  • @bobbymoss6160
    @bobbymoss61606 ай бұрын

    How did he go from winning the world cup last year to being a benchwarmer this year? Makes absolutely no sense.

  • @uguarte606

    @uguarte606

    6 ай бұрын

    he is having the same injury re occur again and again. It's the same issue that made him miss the US Open cup final and mls games and also some argentina games. Tbh inter miami hasn't been managing messi properly. People need to be more understanding.

  • @altboi7154

    @altboi7154

    6 ай бұрын

    corrupt fifa

  • @fancyleaf

    @fancyleaf

    6 ай бұрын

    @@uguarte606 The problem is that he's shown 0 emotions to his fans in Hong Kong. It is not even about if he could have played anymore.

  • @Vladimirputin11111

    @Vladimirputin11111

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@fancyleaf Do you expect him to show his teeth after getting booed....?? He was already feeling bad he can't participate....

  • @Han-is-slave

    @Han-is-slave

    6 ай бұрын

    @@Vladimirputin11111getting booed for no reason? several minutes took his life? So how about several tens of minutes hearing HK fans calling his name for welcome playing ? You are his son?

  • @jimmyng3590
    @jimmyng35906 ай бұрын

    Messi is not interested to play against hong kong team. Very obvious

  • @chaulang6210
    @chaulang62106 ай бұрын

    U.S $ 625 paid ... just watching Lionel Messi sitting on the couch ! Fans wanted to see Expensive player Messi to make A Goal . 90 minutes watching Messi Sit on couch and No play ...Watching Fans . 😭😭😭😭😭

  • @Havoc-bc6oy
    @Havoc-bc6oy6 ай бұрын

    He’s well enough to walk he could’ve played a freakin friendly

  • @CullingBlades

    @CullingBlades

    5 ай бұрын

    and youre going to force him to play if he refuses ?

  • @yukyuk0403

    @yukyuk0403

    5 ай бұрын

    He often walks and the fact that he did not walk around was a hint that he WONT PLAY AT ALL? So, all these were pre-planned?

  • @MAZZ007
    @MAZZ0076 ай бұрын

    Political reasons for sure, his attitude and actions in Hong Kong speaks louder than words.

  • @MGZetta
    @MGZetta6 ай бұрын

    So how about saying thank you to the fans when Beckham trying to do a damage control. Is his tongue injured too?

  • @yukyuk0403

    @yukyuk0403

    5 ай бұрын

    YES, PROBABLY. (Just joking)

  • @gwnifer3355
    @gwnifer33556 ай бұрын

    Just like that, his injury got better апd will play in Japan

  • @kelvinlau09
    @kelvinlau096 ай бұрын

    Well rested in Hong Kong, he guarantees Japanese fans he will play a full game in Japan. Who cares about those Chinese fans.😂😂😂

  • @BentleyVB
    @BentleyVB6 ай бұрын

    Well to be advertise that your playing n you sit the whole time is pretty tucked up . At least hype the crowd up and wave 😊

  • @quanthehiep

    @quanthehiep

    6 ай бұрын

    He is not celebrity or movie star man😂

  • @noze1540

    @noze1540

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@quanthehiepif he's not a celebrity then what is he? a janitor

  • @SD-yt9fe

    @SD-yt9fe

    6 ай бұрын

    a guy who plays football for fun@@noze1540

  • @darrenc5563
    @darrenc55636 ай бұрын

    Messi didn’t joined Miami football club for titles. It’s all about the money and fame to build around his name.

  • @poinsettia2691
    @poinsettia26916 ай бұрын

    If you like him, you lose.

  • @mrcool2107

    @mrcool2107

    6 ай бұрын

    The whole world likes that tf are you talking about

  • @nafets6265
    @nafets62656 ай бұрын

    Just retire if you get injury. Or there's something fishy about that behavior. Might as well cancel any appointments and games to heal that so called "injury"

  • @jinjin8714
    @jinjin87146 ай бұрын

    No way he apologize just to promote that he might play his next game😂😂

  • @ABC1234DC
    @ABC1234DC6 ай бұрын

    Guys don’t worry, after the flight to Japan he is magically feeling better and is playing normally like nothing has happened 😂

  • @Aventador-lz4ti
    @Aventador-lz4ti6 ай бұрын

    messi now become scamer

  • @fujikenza438
    @fujikenza4386 ай бұрын

    He had to address the issue not because it was the moral ethical thing to do but because people were asking for refunds....He truly is Argentina's disgrace.

  • @lungeranon7645

    @lungeranon7645

    6 ай бұрын

    Messi is Argentina’s disgrace.😂 Your a fool. Hkers with hurt feelings remain critical thinkers….😅

  • @ribinglaw2574

    @ribinglaw2574

    6 ай бұрын

    I paid 1500 US dollars for my family, including airfare and accommodation, but he didn't show up for a second or even say a word. That night, my child cried very badly, which was the biggest blow to his life

  • @uguarte606

    @uguarte606

    6 ай бұрын

    @@ribinglaw2574 dude he is injured. How tf is he gonna play?

  • @rajivpaladugu8445

    @rajivpaladugu8445

    6 ай бұрын

    @@uguarte606 If he was injured, then why tell organizers he was going to play? The tickets should cost $20 if fans knew he wouldn't play.

  • @uguarte606

    @uguarte606

    6 ай бұрын

    @@rajivpaladugu8445 are you crazy or what? The organisers planned this long time back. How will messi know that he would get injured in saudi? Messi has already explained the situation and that is enough. At least messi respected the fans enough to not cancel the hong kong tour at the last moment and even interacted with them during training. If you are still questioning his intentions then you are just a hater.

  • @ryot69420
    @ryot694206 ай бұрын

    GOAT as a footballer. Spoiled as a man. All he had to do was grab a mic on the pitch, apologize, greet, and thank the fans and everything would be significantly better.

  • @yukyuk0403

    @yukyuk0403

    5 ай бұрын

    MAYBE (I am just guessing) MESSIE also had a throat problem on the same day?

  • @cjackie2390
    @cjackie23906 ай бұрын

    Messi, You have to know the fact that being a great football star in the world, you should perform the right attitude to the fans who like you a lot, should act friendly and be generous. They make efforts spending time to join this match is only for their idol - YOU. The audiences not only come from Hong Kong, they come from everywhere. In my perspective, it's not about the money, it's about how you act respectful to the event and audiences. if you can't play in the field, should make an announcement in advance to show why you can't do it. Or even, you can just say hello to them, we are friendly. Being an adult, i think you should be mature enough. You made thousands of people disappointed. It's about personality and responsibility. Some are still defending your behaviour, however, you lost your reputation of being a great football star. - A citizen from Hong Kong

  • @ThereIsN0Sp00n
    @ThereIsN0Sp00n6 ай бұрын

    Messi even really couldn’t play (and it’s still skeptical to me), but why couldn’t the organization at least set up a photo booth to let all the disappointed fans to take pictures with him? It’s time to stop admiring celebrities who care only about your 💰 and nothing else.

  • @hopelfreyamikaelson9348
    @hopelfreyamikaelson93486 ай бұрын

    Yeh Messi truly f$$cked up this time Atleast could’ve interact with fans u know give some pic , autographs , stand in ground

  • @awellculturedmanofanime1246
    @awellculturedmanofanime12465 ай бұрын

    imo its really the fans fault for being so obsessed with messi even though i understand wanting to see him play in your home city just like where messi and ronaldo didnt play in UAE while ishowspeed flew there

  • @buddhistjehad82
    @buddhistjehad826 ай бұрын

    You taught a great lesson to so call fans of anything not just football.😅

  • @TrashCanKicker216
    @TrashCanKicker2166 ай бұрын

    THIS IS WHY RONALDO IS THE GOAT

  • @twisted5561

    @twisted5561

    6 ай бұрын

    bro just had to say it

  • @sukhkaur9440

    @sukhkaur9440

    6 ай бұрын

    He is no Different.

  • @Cr7goat146

    @Cr7goat146

    6 ай бұрын

    Ronaldo plays with injuries

  • @TrashCanKicker216

    @TrashCanKicker216

    6 ай бұрын

    @Math8dt30 pessi, messthief

  • @nothingisimpossiblenothing9930

    @nothingisimpossiblenothing9930

    6 ай бұрын

    rvyntshubfwvu4fhu.blogspot.com/2024/01/title-important-explaining-importance.html

  • @rodolfooviedo4209
    @rodolfooviedo42096 ай бұрын

    Lo siento por Messi pero eso fue un fraude descarado, porque no devuelven el dinero a esa gente que pagó muy caro el boleto y recuerde esa misma gente humilde y quizas muchas de bajos recursos económicos te apoyó durante todo el mundial y se veían muy felices verte levantando la copa como un buen Argentino mas. basta de fraudes sean mas honrados, el Inter Miami que estaba siendo conocido por todo el mundo y amado, ahora está siendo odiado a nivel mundial. Lo siento pero así lo veo yo y detesto las injusticias.

  • @phoebe-pp6kp

    @phoebe-pp6kp

    6 ай бұрын

    Shame on him & internal Miami

  • @ribinglaw2574

    @ribinglaw2574

    6 ай бұрын

    I paid 1500 US dollars for my family, including airfare and accommodation, but he didn't show up for a second or even say a word. That night, my child cried very badly, which was the biggest blow to his life

  • @dxgm8512

    @dxgm8512

    6 ай бұрын

    Bien dicho y analizado, gracias por hablar

  • @cutirose

    @cutirose

    6 ай бұрын

    @@ribinglaw2574 sad we all love fifa and these people but they just want to cheat poor people's hard earned money, people who so dearly support him always and came just for him. So shameful

  • @Vladimirputin11111

    @Vladimirputin11111

    6 ай бұрын

    @@cutirose Fifa is not the organiser of this match 🤡 🤓.... Why blame them....?? Clueless 🤡

  • @ToiChutGongFlu
    @ToiChutGongFlu6 ай бұрын

    Seeing football fans being duped is hilarious

  • @idiocracy2893

    @idiocracy2893

    6 ай бұрын

    Kinda is😂

  • @Schrodingercat749

    @Schrodingercat749

    6 ай бұрын

    Yeah lol

  • @RayManLei
    @RayManLei6 ай бұрын

    David Beckam made a big mistake for organizing football match in HK without letting Messi to play ! It had spoilt the REPUTATION of Messi !

  • @violationz4842

    @violationz4842

    6 ай бұрын

    Dam bro you rlly affected Messi with this one

  • @s._3560

    @s._3560

    6 ай бұрын

    Beckham already got your money in his pocket though. I don't think he cares about Messi's career.

  • @story.motivation

    @story.motivation

    6 ай бұрын

    boycott Lionel Messi, boycott Messi endorses include Budweiser, Gatorade, Konami, PUBG MOBILE, Pepsi and Mastercard. 抵制梅西,抵制梅西代言的包括百威啤酒、佳得乐、科乐美、PUBG MOBILE、百事可乐和万事达卡。

  • @user-xn4zv4po6r

    @user-xn4zv4po6r

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@story.motivation.yang terbaru mungkin icon bisa jadi terkena dampak nya

  • @chatify68
    @chatify686 ай бұрын

    I have a friend in HK who was there to watch Messi only to be disappointed by such act. She said, she felt she's been conned.

  • @sabrevni9866

    @sabrevni9866

    6 ай бұрын

    the organizers conned her not Messi. cant play if you are injured and possibility of aggravating it just to please these fans

  • @chatify68

    @chatify68

    6 ай бұрын

    @@sabrevni9866 He never spoke a word, never waved to the fans.

  • @benzo1d
    @benzo1d5 ай бұрын

    Messi should not come if he feels discomfort and the show is postponed. He lets down so many fans in HK..

  • @whitemoon5752
    @whitemoon57526 ай бұрын

    he took the money and then no show. This is unprofessional and unacceptable.

  • @ddanielpho
    @ddanielpho6 ай бұрын

    They should get refund back

  • @sabrevni9866

    @sabrevni9866

    6 ай бұрын

    yeah, agree that fans should be refunded. The organizers fooled the public

  • @KKK2000C
    @KKK2000C6 ай бұрын

    Messi is world class not only in football skill but also in telling lies!

  • @agrillhasnoname
    @agrillhasnoname6 ай бұрын

    And this kids, is why you don't become another brainless Pessi fan, he's just an overated regular player, nothing special, you become fans of the best, the goat CR7.

  • @Redcliff123
    @Redcliff1236 ай бұрын

    Just get lost and don't come back!

  • @johanlibert2481
    @johanlibert24816 ай бұрын

    As an messi fan messi is absolutely wrong here it's embarrassing like cmon without their support he would be no one

  • @redstar19
    @redstar196 ай бұрын

    the Argentina team came to Singapore in 2017 with Messi on the marketing poster. But he didn't even fly to Singapore. And i paid for the most expensive ticket, hoping to see him play....we were disappointed but nothing you can do.

  • @yukyuk0403

    @yukyuk0403

    5 ай бұрын

    Wow, he has a history of NOT showing up? That's very disappointing.

  • @welbyroberto6581
    @welbyroberto65815 ай бұрын

    He has kids too and his kids also have idols, would he let his kids experience the same sh... he dished out to HK fans.

  • @user-fe6fw9cg9i
    @user-fe6fw9cg9i5 ай бұрын

    All the messi haters. That guy does so much for so many people around the world, give the guy a break he clearly wasn’t up to it. Then ronaldo gets mentioned in the comments comparing them both again. Get a grip. Who are you to comment on the greatest player who has ever lived sitting behind your wee computer dishing dirt. You are nothing.

  • @edelinghell4548
    @edelinghell45486 ай бұрын

    But He can play in Japan after one day??

  • @aposteriori421
    @aposteriori4215 ай бұрын

    They truly don’t deserve him.

  • @larry-notthecableguy
    @larry-notthecableguy6 ай бұрын

    Political move is the reason for his disrespectful attitude. He is now living in USA and don’t wanna get in trouble with the American politicians and news media.

  • @kingseiryu929

    @kingseiryu929

    6 ай бұрын

    Don't want politics then inter miami still have the audacity to take the money for this event? Equivalent of a choosing beggar who begs for food and then thinks he has the right to be choosy about the food quality

  • @jasons6475

    @jasons6475

    5 ай бұрын

    That is literally the dumbest thing I’ve I’ve ever heard. He’ll get in trouble with politicians?? I don’t know what kind of kool-aid you’re drinking, but that’s a pretty idiotic thing to say and I feel a whole lot dumber for reading it lol.

  • @lc-bball
    @lc-bball6 ай бұрын

    Inter Miami CF took fan disappointment to new heights by having Messi play in Japan after leaving Hong Kong fans hanging. It's like a comedy show, except the joke's on the fans who paid up to USD 650 for a ticket. Bravo, Inter Miami CF!

  • @ayw5118
    @ayw51186 ай бұрын

    Gotta say, Messi's getting tired, like badly tired at this point in his rather pointless career. Hate to bring out CR7, (but hey, is there a Messi discussion without CR7 ? lol ) but the other dude's giving his all out of respect for himself, his team and his fans. What a contrast.