[Tree] Major sports events and results from September 22, 2024

Version 0.37 (2024-09-22 00:39:37.654000)

updates: Argentina wins Rugby Championship, updates on boxing and football

Version 0.36 (2024-07-15 05:32:27.279000)

updates: Argentina wins the Copa America without Lionel Messi

Version 0.35 (2024-07-14 16:56:47.853000)

updates: Added details about the Copa America 2024 final and how to watch the match

Version 0.34 (2024-07-14 09:56:02.344000)

updates: Argentina and Colombia to face off in Copa America final in Miami

Version 0.33 (2024-07-10 08:57:27.816000)

updates: Argentina hits back at Drake with Kendrick Lamar diss track

Version 0.32 (2024-07-10 05:56:52.587000)

updates: Includes Messi's recent interview expressing enjoyment of 'last battles' with Argentina in Copa America

Version 0.31 (2024-06-21 01:28:09.501000)

updates: Lionel Messi becomes most capped player in Copa America history

Version 0.3 (2024-06-12 21:54:02.737000)

updates: Added information about Messi's plans to finish his career with Inter Miami

Version 0.29 (2024-06-02 16:30:02.697000)

updates: Updates on Messi's performance in the MLS and the presence of Njabulo Blom

Version 0.28 (2024-05-18 03:44:36.605000)

updates: Tatler Asia seeks compensation for financial loss

Version 0.27 (2024-04-21 11:24:23.281000)

updates: New information about Inter Milan negotiating a new loan with Pimco to refinance existing credit with Oaktree

Version 0.26 (2024-03-22 15:54:45.514000)

updates: Inter Milan President Steven Zhang ordered to pay Chinese creditors $255M

Version 0.25 (2024-03-19 15:44:02.995000)

updates: Controversy over Messi's no-show match in China leads to refunds for fans

Version 0.24 (2024-03-19 15:41:20.272000)

updates: Information about fans receiving a refund for missed friendly match

Version 0.23 (2024-03-19 15:39:25.757000)

updates: Controversy over Messi's absence in Hong Kong friendly and refund for fans

Version 0.22 (2024-02-26 05:54:13.411000)

updates: Includes Messi's stoppage-time goal in Miami's draw against LA Galaxy

Version 0.21 (2024-02-23 04:48:04.005000)

updates: Argentina switches friendlies to US after China cancels matches amid Messi fallout

Version 0.2 (2024-02-23 04:45:42.758000)

updates: Argentina to tour US after China cancels friendlies

Version 0.19 (2024-02-23 04:41:05.188000)

updates: Messi's upcoming exhibition matches with Argentina in the US

Version 0.18 (2024-02-17 12:08:17.641000)

updates: Messi's eventful winter break and controversy in Hong Kong

Version 0.17 (2024-02-15 12:24:48.409000)

updates: Confirmation of Lionel Messi's participation in the friendly match

Version 0.16 (2024-02-15 12:24:38.149000)

updates: Diplomatic fallout, threats to commercial partnerships, cancellation of Argentina's friendly matches in China

Version 0.15 (2024-02-15 12:19:44.124000)

updates: Diplomatic row between China, Argentina, and the Falklands

Version 0.14 (2024-02-15 12:19:11.607000)

updates: Chinese backlash and criticism towards Messi for not playing

Version 0.13 (2024-02-15 12:17:50.435000)

updates: Details about the attempts to persuade Messi to play in Hong Kong, the backlash and cultural tensions caused by his absence, and the cancellation of two friendly matches in China

Version 0.12 (2024-02-14 11:20:08.198000)

updates: Chinese football fans taunt Messi over Falklands War

Version 0.11 (2024-02-11 07:30:15.702000)

updates: China cancels Argentina's friendly matches in China

Version 0.1 (2024-02-11 07:29:54.962000)

updates: China cancels Argentina's tour of China after Messi's no-show in Hong Kong game

Version 0.09 (2024-02-11 07:27:47.627000)

updates: China cancels both friendly matches of Argentina

Version 0.08 (2024-02-11 07:27:18.144000)

updates: China cancels Argentina's tour after Messi's no-show in Hong Kong

Version 0.07 (2024-02-08 09:16:46.331000)

updates: The chairman of the Major Sports Events Committee, Wilfred Ng, stated that there is a need to review the vetting system for awarding events an 'M' mark status and public sponsorship. This comes after the controversy surrounding Lionel Messi's failure to play in Inter Miami's friendly in Hong Kong. The organiser of the exhibition match has decided not to pursue the expected HK$16 million grant. The match was deemed to fulfill the criteria for an 'M' mark, considering player line-up, financial viability, and likely media coverage. Ng mentioned that special arrangements can be made for large-scale events. The committee plans to strengthen supervision and define responsibilities when working with inexperienced organisers of large-scale football events.

Version 0.06 (2024-02-07 14:41:19.939000)

updates: Lionel Messi apologizes for missing the Hong Kong event

Version 0.05 (2024-02-07 06:23:32.103000)

updates: Lionel Messi's anticipated game in Hong Kong sparks public outrage and political fallout

Version 0.04 (2024-02-07 06:17:11.724000)

updates: Addition of information about Messi's fiasco in Hong Kong and social media backlash

Version 0.03 (2024-02-06 03:38:32.737000)

updates: Incorporated information about Messi's absence in Hong Kong match and the disappointment of Hong Kong soccer fans

Version 0.02 (2024-02-05 04:09:25.705000)

updates: Lionel Messi fails to play in Hong Kong match

Version 0.01 (2023-11-02 13:12:27.125000)

updates: Title and story revised to focus on the cancellation of the China tour

Version 0.0 (2023-10-26 13:33:14.774000)

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