The controversy surrounding Argentine superstar Lionel Messi and his current club, Inter Miami CF continues to unfold several days after he did not play in an international friendly in Hong Kong. After making an appearance in a similar event in Japan on Wednesday, the footballer is now being accused of having "political motives".
Chinese fans were already angry after Messi sat on the bench throughout the entire match between Inter Miami and a Hong Kong XI selection over the weekend, citing an injury. They were left even more enraged when just days later, Messi managed to play in Japan against Vissel Kobe.
