Argentine soccer superstar Lionel Messi arrived in Beijing on June 10 ahead of a friendly game against Australia in Beijing’s Workers Stadium on June 15, but was detained by Chinese police at the airport for more than two hours due to a visa issue. This was Messi’s seventh visit to China, and hordes of fans…
Argentine Soccer Star Lionel Messi Detained by Chinese Police at Beijing Airport Due to Visa Issue
June 14, 2023
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