Argentine star Messi released a video, responded again in early FebruaryThe Hong Kong exhibition competition has not debuted and denied that there are political factors.
According to the Hong Kong News Agency, Messi posted this pre -record video through Sina Weibo account on Monday (February 19).
Messi said in the video: "I heard someone say that I do not want to participate in the competition for political reasons, but these are not true. If that's it, I will not even go to Japan, orI have visited China many times before.Continued: "As a player, I also participated many times here for the Barcelona Football Club and the national team. As I said at the press conference, the real situation is that I have internal docometer inflammation, in the first game of Saudi Arabia.I felt it before the friendly match, so I couldn't participate in the game. In the second (in Saudi), I tried to play for a while, but the situation became worse.Try to train and work hard for all fans who come to watch the training. I have done my best to participate in the football interactive class with children, but I really cannot play with the children.The risk of feelings feels better after a few days. This is why I played in Japan for a while.West also said that I want to send the best blessings to all Chinese fans, "I have always had a special feelings for you and will continue this way. I hope we can see you in the near future, a big hug, take care!"
Miami International failed to appear in the friendly match against the Hong Kong United China on February 4th, which caused controversy.The Chinese official media has said that there is political motivation behind the incident.The Hangzhou Sports Bureau subsequently announced that, in view of the "well -known reasons", the Argentine team in March this year was canceled.The Beijing Football Association announced on February 10 that Messi has not held Messi's plans to participate in related competitions.China CCTV's world football show also removed Messi related shots.