* . *
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Earth-News
  • Home
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    Mexican singer Pedro Fernández to make Ave Fénix tour stop in Stockton. Tickets, schedule – Yahoo

    Mexican Singer Pedro Fernández Brings the Ave Fénix Tour to Stockton – Don’t Miss It!

    Flutter Entertainment’s SWOT Analysis: Uncovering the Growth Potential Amid Challenges

    Dylan Efron Shares Sweet ‘DWTS’ Rehearsal Photos Featuring His Little Sister Olivia – yahoo.com

    Dylan Efron’s Heartwarming ‘DWTS’ Rehearsal Moments with Little Sister Olivia

    Diane Keaton, Oscar-Winning Star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ Dies at 79 – Yahoo

    Diane Keaton, Oscar-Winning Star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ Dies at 79 – Yahoo

    THE VAMPIRE LESTAT Shares First Look Teaser Trailer (And It’s Fangtastic) – Yahoo

    THE VAMPIRE LESTAT Shares First Look Teaser Trailer (And It’s Fangtastic) – Yahoo

    The Live-Action Simpsons Movie That Was Supposed To Star Phil Hartman – Yahoo

    The Live-Action Simpsons Movie That Was Supposed To Star Phil Hartman – Yahoo

  • General
  • Health
  • News

    Cracking the Code: Why China’s Economic Challenges Aren’t Shaking Markets, Unlike America’s” – Bloomberg

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Trending Tags

    • Trump Inauguration
    • United Stated
    • White House
    • Market Stories
    • Election Results
  • Science
  • Sports
  • Technology
    Tracking DNA and RNA Together To Unlock Disease Insights – Technology Networks

    Unlocking Disease Insights by Tracking DNA and RNA Together

    The future of battery technology – Engineer Live

    Revolutionizing Energy: Exploring the Future of Battery Technology

    How Can Boosting Your Travel Experience with Less Technology Lead to a More Relaxing Vacation? All You Need to Know About This Latest Trend – Travel And Tour World

    How Can Boosting Your Travel Experience with Less Technology Lead to a More Relaxing Vacation? All You Need to Know About This Latest Trend – Travel And Tour World

    Davenport CornCon Cybersecurity Conference helps students explore technology, AI use – KWQC

    Davenport CornCon Cybersecurity Conference Ignites Student Passion for Technology and AI Innovations

    Inside Europe’s military technology resurgence – NBC News

    Europe’s Bold Comeback: Unveiling the Rise of Cutting-Edge Military Technology

    Vicor Corporation: Great Technology, Execution Trapped In Time (NASDAQ:VICR) – Seeking Alpha

    Vicor Corporation: Innovative Technology Hindered by Lackluster Execution

    Trending Tags

    • Nintendo Switch
    • CES 2017
    • Playstation 4 Pro
    • Mark Zuckerberg
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    Mexican singer Pedro Fernández to make Ave Fénix tour stop in Stockton. Tickets, schedule – Yahoo

    Mexican Singer Pedro Fernández Brings the Ave Fénix Tour to Stockton – Don’t Miss It!

    Flutter Entertainment’s SWOT Analysis: Uncovering the Growth Potential Amid Challenges

    Dylan Efron Shares Sweet ‘DWTS’ Rehearsal Photos Featuring His Little Sister Olivia – yahoo.com

    Dylan Efron’s Heartwarming ‘DWTS’ Rehearsal Moments with Little Sister Olivia

    Diane Keaton, Oscar-Winning Star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ Dies at 79 – Yahoo

    Diane Keaton, Oscar-Winning Star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ Dies at 79 – Yahoo

    THE VAMPIRE LESTAT Shares First Look Teaser Trailer (And It’s Fangtastic) – Yahoo

    THE VAMPIRE LESTAT Shares First Look Teaser Trailer (And It’s Fangtastic) – Yahoo

    The Live-Action Simpsons Movie That Was Supposed To Star Phil Hartman – Yahoo

    The Live-Action Simpsons Movie That Was Supposed To Star Phil Hartman – Yahoo

  • General
  • Health
  • News

    Cracking the Code: Why China’s Economic Challenges Aren’t Shaking Markets, Unlike America’s” – Bloomberg

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Trending Tags

    • Trump Inauguration
    • United Stated
    • White House
    • Market Stories
    • Election Results
  • Science
  • Sports
  • Technology
    Tracking DNA and RNA Together To Unlock Disease Insights – Technology Networks

    Unlocking Disease Insights by Tracking DNA and RNA Together

    The future of battery technology – Engineer Live

    Revolutionizing Energy: Exploring the Future of Battery Technology

    How Can Boosting Your Travel Experience with Less Technology Lead to a More Relaxing Vacation? All You Need to Know About This Latest Trend – Travel And Tour World

    How Can Boosting Your Travel Experience with Less Technology Lead to a More Relaxing Vacation? All You Need to Know About This Latest Trend – Travel And Tour World

    Davenport CornCon Cybersecurity Conference helps students explore technology, AI use – KWQC

    Davenport CornCon Cybersecurity Conference Ignites Student Passion for Technology and AI Innovations

    Inside Europe’s military technology resurgence – NBC News

    Europe’s Bold Comeback: Unveiling the Rise of Cutting-Edge Military Technology

    Vicor Corporation: Great Technology, Execution Trapped In Time (NASDAQ:VICR) – Seeking Alpha

    Vicor Corporation: Innovative Technology Hindered by Lackluster Execution

    Trending Tags

    • Nintendo Switch
    • CES 2017
    • Playstation 4 Pro
    • Mark Zuckerberg
No Result
View All Result
Earth-News
No Result
View All Result
Home Entertainment

Mainland Messi Fanatics Rue Hong Kong Trip

February 6, 2024
in Entertainment
Mainland Messi Fanatics Rue Hong Kong Trip
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

As the controversy over Lionel Messi’s failure to appear in an exhibition match in Hong Kong continues to foment, fans who traveled across the border from the Chinese mainland to see the soccer superstar have been adding their voices to the chorus of disapproval.

The incident and resulting fallout have been viral on Chinese social media since the match on Sunday, with multiple hashtags hitting the top of microblogging platform Weibo’s trending list.

“It’s understandable that he did not play in the friendly match due to injury. But what everyone is angry about is Messi’s attitude, putting on a bad face, not saying goodbye,” a soccer influencer with over 1 million followers wrote on Weibo on Tuesday.

Messi is hugely popular in China, having visited the country seven times before his latest visit to Hong Kong. His previous visit in June saw a young fan run onto the field to embrace him at the Beijing’s Workers’ Stadium, which led to the fan becoming a social media star as well as being detained by the authorities.

Elaine Wu, who did not provide her Chinese name for privacy reasons, told Sixth Tone that she and her friends were left disappointed after spending thousands of yuan to see the former FC Barcelona talisman in-person for the first time.

The three friends had taken a three-hour flight from Shanghai to Hong Kong on Friday, paying 2,000 yuan ($279) each for the flight tickets and 4,000 yuan each for the match.

As the match began, their excitement gradually turned into anger as Messi stayed on the substitutes’ bench for the entire match, reportedly due to an injury.

“We thought he would at least make an appearance near the end of the match, but after several player changes … we realized he was not going to play,” Wu told Sixth Tone.

The three friends joined in with the booing and hissing as fans in the sold-out Hong Kong Stadium gradually came to the same realization, with some of the anger directed at English soccer legend David Beckham, co-owner of Messi’s team Inter Miami, who was also in attendance.

Yang Haoran, a 24-year-old student from the southern city of Guangzhou studying at the City University of Hong Kong, said he joined in the booing as fans around him began leaving before the match ended: “The boos from the crowd were something I’ll probably never hear again in my life.” 

A video he made documenting his experience on the day, shared on his social media, shows angry local fans shouting for refunds and comparing Messi unfavorably with rival soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.

In late January, the Portuguese player also failed to play in scheduled matches with local teams during his visit to the Chinese mainland due to injury, resulting in fan backlash.

However, while Ronaldo’s matches were canceled ahead of time with refunds offered to fans, Messi’s match in Hong Kong was not canceled and there were no announcements of an injury before the match.

Match organizer Tatler Asia said in a statement Monday that it had expected Messi to play in the match as he was listed as a substitute. It did not say whether fans will be refunded.

“I hope there will be a refund,” said Wu. “Without Messi, the match wasn’t worth watching.”

For Wu and her friends, the experience has hurt Messi’s standing in their eyes as they previously admired him not only for his soccer talent but also his reputation as an honest family man.

“It’s one thing to not have played, it’s another thing to not give an explanation or interact with the fans, which felt disrespectful,” she said.

At a press conference on Tuesday in Tokyo, where Inter Miami is continuing its pre-season tour, Messi said it was a “shame” that he could not play in Hong Kong. The Argentina soccer captain added that he is ready to return to the soccer field in the Japanese capital.

Editor: Vincent Chow.

(Header image: Lionel Messi during the friendly soccer match in Hong Kong, Feb. 4, 2024. Hou Yu/CNS/VCG)

>>> Read full article>>>
Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source : SixthTone – https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1014607/Mainland%20Messi%20Fanatics%20Rue%20Hong%20Kong%20Trip

Tags: entertainmentmainlandMessi
Previous Post

Where Is China’s Climate Financing Headed?

Next Post

Zhejiang Police Dismantle Graveyard Gambling Ring, Arrest 19

From Iceland to Cape Verde: The 5 smallest countries ever to reach the World Cup – ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

From Iceland to Cape Verde: Discover the 5 Smallest Countries Ever to Shine at the World Cup

October 14, 2025
Economy travellers on Virgin flights face new restrictions on luggage as part of the airline’s plan to simplify boarding. – facebook.com

Virgin Unveils New Luggage Rules to Speed Up Boarding for Economy Passengers

October 14, 2025
Mexican singer Pedro Fernández to make Ave Fénix tour stop in Stockton. Tickets, schedule – Yahoo

Mexican Singer Pedro Fernández Brings the Ave Fénix Tour to Stockton – Don’t Miss It!

October 14, 2025
Downtown hosts history, health events – Pine Bluff Commercial News

Downtown Comes Alive with Exciting History and Health Events

October 14, 2025
Scott Jennings removes hostage pin after 2 years, replaces with U.S. flag – CNN

Scott Jennings Replaces Hostage Pin with Proud U.S. Flag After Two Years

October 14, 2025
Biodiversity Impact of Fruit and Veg Consumption Varies – Bioengineer.org

The Surprising Impact of Eating Fruits and Vegetables on Biodiversity

October 14, 2025
Home | Letters & Science – ls.berkeley.edu

Home | Letters & Science – ls.berkeley.edu

October 14, 2025
What happens when nutrition science collides with politics? Kevin Hall found out – FoodNavigator-USA.com

When Nutrition Science Collides with Politics: Kevin Hall’s Groundbreaking Discovery

October 14, 2025
Dumpster divers make valuable discovery inside store trash cans: ‘That’s the good stuff’ – Yahoo

Dumpster Divers Discover Hidden Treasures Inside Store Trash Cans: “That’s the Good Stuff!

October 14, 2025
Tracking DNA and RNA Together To Unlock Disease Insights – Technology Networks

Unlocking Disease Insights by Tracking DNA and RNA Together

October 14, 2025

Categories

Archives

October 2025
M T W T F S S
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
2728293031  
« Sep    
Earth-News.info

The Earth News is an independent English-language daily published Website from all around the World News

Browse by Category

  • Business (20,132)
  • Ecology (866)
  • Economy (888)
  • Entertainment (21,760)
  • General (17,587)
  • Health (9,930)
  • Lifestyle (900)
  • News (22,149)
  • People (888)
  • Politics (898)
  • Science (16,098)
  • Sports (21,387)
  • Technology (15,868)
  • World (871)

Recent News

From Iceland to Cape Verde: The 5 smallest countries ever to reach the World Cup – ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

From Iceland to Cape Verde: Discover the 5 Smallest Countries Ever to Shine at the World Cup

October 14, 2025
Economy travellers on Virgin flights face new restrictions on luggage as part of the airline’s plan to simplify boarding. – facebook.com

Virgin Unveils New Luggage Rules to Speed Up Boarding for Economy Passengers

October 14, 2025
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact

© 2023 earth-news.info

No Result
View All Result

© 2023 earth-news.info

No Result
View All Result

© 2023 earth-news.info

Go to mobile version