#Messi forced to justify why he didn’t play in a meaningless exhibition game in Hong Kong. How much pressure must he have been under to post such a weird video?

Typical Beijing: butthurt over losing face, throws a tantrum, cancels stuff, makes threats, uses leverage to extract apology.

messi was forced confession Gui Minhai

Forced? Or more likely his club is feeling the financial pinch because of this PR disaster. Who is going to invite them in pre season games in Asia where that pot of gold is? Tatler, the HK organiser, lost $7.2M and its reputation bc of this debacle.

I don’t know who can guarantee they will be fit enough to play a match in Hong Kong. A simple solution is not to play any matches in Hong Kong in the future.

He didn't really explain anything except saying its not political, which it obviously isn't. It was just disrespectful and weird behaviour, along with organisers thinking they can get away with it

Luke, your existence is meaningless to humanity.

1. Miami Team signed the contract and promised that HE will play the game even 1 hour before the game. 2. Fans spent thousands $ only want to see HE play. 3. HE could had enough time to say these words before or after the game in Hong Kong China. But HE didn't say even 1 word

Forced? I don't think so Pulford you shill.

Dear Messi. Real Hong Kong people are kind and we understand. No need to apologise. Those who are giving you a hard time don't deserve you playing for them. Have a happy 2024.

Like forced labour in Xingjiang? lol Luke, you literally a Chian hater.