Inter Miami CF's highly anticipated exhibition match against the Hong Kong team took an unexpected turn when Argentine football icon Lionel Messi failed to make an appearance. This no-show has triggered outrage among fans, particularly on the Chinese social media platform "Xiaohongshu," where three accusations of disrespecting Chinese supporters have emerged.
Upon learning of Messi's absence, disappointed fans voiced their protests, demanding refunds for their ticket purchases. The incident quickly gained traction on Xiaohongshu, with Chinese supporters expressing their discontent through posts and videos. One emotionally charged video captured the moment a Chinese female fan, clad in an Argentina jersey, passionately questioned Messi's respect towards his fans and China as a whole. The outburst shocked onlookers, and the distressed fan required consolation from her male companion.
Many Chinese fans, who had traveled to Hong Kong specifically to witness Messi's performance, expressed their frustration on Xiaohongshu, directing criticism towards Messi and Inter Miami CF. They accused Messi of disrespecting Chinese fans and belittling China, labeling the entire event as a shameless money-grab. Outraged supporters demanded that Messi and the team show proper respect to Chinese fans, with some even suggesting that Messi should avoid visiting China in the future. One comment emphasized the lack of effort and care displayed by Messi and his team, stating, "They didn't put any effort into it, they didn't do anything. They simply don't care about the vast number of Chinese fans who came to support them!" Another fan demanded a refund, declaring, "Can you justify your actions? Give us our money back!" However, some fans attempted to downplay the incident, urging others not to get overly upset, reminding them that Messi is just a football player.
The Hong Kong government also expressed its disappointment, issuing a statement affirming its shared disappointment with the fans regarding the event's organization. The government highlighted that the Major Sports Events Committee provided funding and various forms of coordination and assistance, including venue arrangements and crowd management. However, Tatler Asia and Inter Miami CF faced criticism for not arranging for Messi to personally explain the reason for his absence during the exhibition match, failing to meet the fans' expectations.
The controversy surrounding Lionel Messi's no-show on Xiaohongshu continues to unfold, igniting a heated discussion among fans and raising questions about the responsibilities of sports icons towards their supporters.
梅西缺席引發爭議：被指不尊重中國球迷
Inter Miami CF預定與香港隊的友誼賽出現了意外情況，阿根廷足球傳奇梅西竟然未能亮相。這一缺席引發了球迷的憤怒，尤其是在中國社交媒體平台「小紅書」上，出現了三項指控稱其不尊重中國球迷。
一旦得知梅西未能亮相，失望的球迷紛紛表達抗議，要求退款。這一事件迅速在「小紅書」上引起關注，中國球迷通過帖子和視頻表達了他們的不滿。其中一段情緒激動的視頻展示了一位身穿阿根廷球衣的中國女球迷，她激情四溢地質問梅西對球迷和中國的尊重。「你對這些球迷表示尊重嗎？你對我們表示尊重嗎？」這番憤怒的抨擊震驚了周圍的球迷，而這位不安的女球迷需要她的男伴安慰。
許多特意前往香港觀看梅西比賽的中國球迷在「小紅書」上表達了他們的不滿，對梅西和Inter Miami CF提出了批評。他們指責梅西不尊重中國球迷，貶低中國，並將整個事件視為無恥的金錢圈套。憤怒的球迷要求梅西和球隊對中國球迷表示尊重，甚至有人建議梅西將來不要來中國。其中一條評論強調梅西和他的球隊缺乏努力和關懷，稱：“他們什麼都沒做，他們根本不在乎來支持他們的中國球迷！”另一位球迷要求退款，表示：“你能為你的行為辯解嗎？把我們的錢還給我們！”然而，一些球迷試圖淡化這一事件，勸告其他人不要過於激動，提醒他們梅西只是一名足球運動員而已。
香港政府也對此表示失望，發表聲明表示與球迷對活動組織的失望感同身受。政府強調，主要體育活動委員會提供資金和各種協調和協助，包括場地安排和人群管理。然而，Tatler Asia和Inter Miami CF因未安排梅西就缺席友誼賽的原因進行個人解釋而受到批評，未能滿足球迷的期望。
關於梅西在「小紅書」上的缺席引發的爭議仍在繼續，引發了球迷之間的激烈討論，並引發了有關梅西缺席的責任和體育偶像對球迷的責任的問題。
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