Recently.
China Football Association (CFA)
The official website has undergone a content update that has attracted widespread attention. After careful searching, it was discovered that the original article on Argentina's
soccer ball
All news of superstar Lionel Messi has disappeared without a trace from the official website. The move seems to signal some possible changes in the relationship between the CFA and Messi and the Argentine Football Association.
Ever since a series of incidents during Lionel Messi's February 2023 visit to China, the controversy over him has been heating up. Messi's failure to take the field during the Stadium Showcase in Hong Kong, China sparked a great deal of discontent among fans. This was compounded by his subsequent appearance as a substitute in the exhibition match in Japan. The Hong Kong SAR Government and sports associations in China have expressed their disappointment at the situation and have publicly questioned Messi's professional attitude and behavior.
Meanwhile, the Consumer Council of China has also received a large number of complaints about the exhibition match, amounting to millions of Hong Kong dollars. Fans expect to receive reasonable explanations and compensation, but have yet to receive a satisfactory reply.
Against this background, this move by the CFA seems to be a response to Messi and the Argentine FA. Some media people have reported that the CFA has suspended the cooperation related to the Argentine Football Association, including the Argentine national team
of cooperation. There is also news that the Argentine national team match scheduled for March in China is also at risk of being canceled.
Messi, as a top superstar in the world soccer world, his every move is highly scrutinized. However, a series of incidents during his visit to China have dealt a blow to his image in the Chinese market. Fans have expressed strong dissatisfaction and disappointment with his negative attitude and so-called "double standard" behavior.
For the CFA, the removal of all Messi news may be a statement or a strategic adjustment. Under the vocal criticism of fans and the pressure of public opinion, they may need to make some changes to safeguard their image and interests.
However, it remains to be seen how this incident will develop. Whether Messi will say goodbye to the Chinese market and what measures the CFA will take to deal with this crisis are the focus of fans' attention.
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