Messi sets record straight over Hong Kong absence in Weibo post
Lionel Messi took to one of China's largest social media platforms on Monday (Feb 19) to address speculation over his non-appearance in a recent Inter Miami friendly in Hong Kong.
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Lionel Messi Insists Hong Kong No-Show Was Due To Injury, Not Politics
Argentine football star Lionel Messi insisted on Monday that his absence from a match in Hong Kong two weeks ago that drew the ire of spectators was not a snub but prompted by injury. In a video posted on China's Weibo social media platform, Messi rejected chatter that his no-show was "for political reasons" and said if this had been the case, "I would not have traveled" to Hong Kong in the first place. "As everyone knows, I always want to play and be in every game," he said.
Judd Trump hoping to benefit from rest period as he progresses in Telford
Judd Trump is hoping to reap the benefit of a recent rest period after easing past Chris Wakelin to reach the second round of the Players' Championship in Telford.
Chris Coleman emerges as favourite for Republic of Ireland job
It looks like the FAI's three-month search for a new Republic of Ireland manager is nearing its end with Chris Coleman now the strong favourite.
Messi Jelaskan Alasannya Absen di Hong Kong
Lionel Messi buka suara soal polemik absennya dia dari tur pramusim Inter Miami di Hong Kong. Messi menyebut dirinya memang tidak fit kala itu.
Janneke Schopman's Future As Indian Women's Hockey Team Coach Lies In Limbo
Indian women's hockey team chief coach Janneke Schopman's days are numbered as she is unlikely to get an extension after her contract expires in July this year for failing to produce results, including the side's failure to qualify for the Paris Olympics. Schopman, who was the analytical coach in Indian women team's historic fourth-place finish in Tokyo Olympics, took over the reins of the national team after Spaniard Sjoerd Marijne's departure just after the quadrennial event.
Chinese swimmer Pan Zhanle puts world on notice in leadup to Olympics
DOHA: A World Championships rammed into a tight window before the Paris Olympics was never going to be a hit with swimming's global elite but if nothing else, Doha may be remembered as the launchpad to superstardom for Chinese sprinter Pan Zhanle.
"Fantastic Performance": Pullela Gopichand On Historic Asia Team Badminton Gold For Indian Women
Chief national coach Pullela Gopichand on Sunday hailed India's first-ever gold medal at the Badminton Asia Team Championships and said the performance of the young women brigade gives him a lot of hope for the future. The Indian women's team on Sunday scripted a historic title win at the Badminton Asia Team Championships with a tight 3-2 victory over Thailand in Shah Alam, Malaysia.