Lionel Messi released a statement clarifying his absence from a Hong Kong match due to an adductor injury, not political reasons.

Lionel Messi, the Argentinian football star, has released a video statement addressing his absence from a football match held in Hong Kong on February 4th. Messi explains that his absence was due to an inflamed adductor and not for political reasons, as some have speculated. Messi emphasizes his love for China and its people, insisting that there were no political motivations behind his decision not to play.

February 19, 2024
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