Argentina’s Controversial Asia Tour: China Friendlies vs. Nigeria and Ivory Coast in Jeopardy Due to Messi’s Ongoing Dispute
BEIJING, China – Argentina’s upcoming friendlies in China against Nigeria and Ivory Coast may be relocated due to the ongoing controversy surrounding Lionel Messi’s absence during a recent visit to Hong Kong. The Argentina Football Association (AFA) had planned for the national team to play in Hangzhou against Nigeria and in Beijing against Ivory Coast during the March FIFA window. However, the fallout from Messi’s failure to appear in Hong Kong has led to discussions …