Hong Kong fans refunded 50% for Lionel Messi's no-show at the match they attended.

The match organizer announced that Hong Kong fans who purchased tickets for a friendly featuring Lionel Messi, which he ultimately skipped, will receive a 50% refund.



Disappointed attendees, who paid as much as HK$4,880, were left frustrated by Messi's absence from the game, resulting in a total refund cost of HK$56 million.

This decision was prompted by widespread criticism from the 38,000 spectators at the sold-out event, many of whom demanded refunds following Messi's non-participation.

📸 /Newscom/EyePress/Alan Siu Mui