Lionel Messi: Chinese officials call off Argentina games amid anger over star not playing - BBC Sport

Chinese officials call off two Argentina friendlies after Lionel Messi failed to turn out for Inter Miami in an exhibition match in Hong Kong.

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Lionel Messi: Chinese officials call off Argentina games amid anger over star not playingLast updated on 10 February 202410 February 2024.From the section Football

Chinese officials have cancelled two Argentina friendlies that were due to take place in the Asian country after Lionel Messi did not play for Inter Miami in a match in Hong Kong.

The world champions were set to face Nigeria in Hangzhou and Ivory Coast in Beijing in March.

Fans in China were angered when the Argentina captain did not play for his club against a Hong Kong XI on Sunday.

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