Barcelona Lionel Messi : He canceled a charity match and creates controversy

img-lionel-messi-fc-barcelone-1365499023_620_400_crop_articles-168479-300x193During the summer break, the players are accustomed to take part in charity matches. At this moment, Lionel Messi and his “friends” play many games against teams made up of stars.
After his match in Colombia, the player from FC Barcelona had to do it again in Los Angeles last Wednesday for a new charity match. But the Argentine star has canceled this friendly match, which had the effect of triggering a heated debate in the United States.
For the organizers, this is a big blow. “After hours of trying to convince the assistants of Lionel Messi to fulfill their contract, it is clear that they have no respect for the fans,” exclaimed Todd Graham, executive director of El Padrino Spirits one of the sponsors of the meeting.
According to officials quoted by the LA Times, the money intended to pay the appearance of Messi would have been used to cover liabilities related to the previous match in Colombia. The Barça striker, who complained of not having received much more than the price of transport to Colombia, feared not to receive either the money intended for his presence in Los Angeles.
The Argentine star has apologized and accused the organizers of the match. On his Facebook account, the four-time Golden Ball peeped out “disappointed with the management of this solidarity match in Los Angeles.” “I really wanted to attend and enjoy as I did in Peru and Colombia. This project is made by and for the fans, that’s why I’m very disappointed. Special thought to those who would help this issue in LA Memorial “said Barca player.


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