Marketing
Nikita Mishra
Feb 20, 2024

Lionel Messi issues apology after Hong Kong no-show amid backlash in China

The ongoing uproar raises the stakes for Messi's brand collaborations with Louis Vuitton, dairy brand Mengniu, baijiu major Chishuihe, and delivery giant J&T Express, among others.

Photo: AP

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