Lionel Messi Hong Kong Match Controversy: Fans Are Offered 50% Refund

Lionel Messi Hong Kong Match Controversy: Fans Are Offered 50% Refund. Fans who bought tickets to see Lionel Messi play in a friendly match in Hong Kong were upset when he sat out due to an injury.

Organisers offered ticket buyers a 50% refund if they promised not to take legal action.

Messi’s absence created uproar, with some considering it as a political snub. The organiser of the event, Tatler Asia, faced criticism and withdrew its government grant application.