Lionel Messi was detained at airport after landing in Beijing for international friendly

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• Jun 12, 2023 | Kabir Chakraborty

Messi experienced an issue upon his arrival, according to local media, because he used his Spanish passport rather than his Argentine one. color:black">

color:black">Digital Desk: Argentina captain Lionel Messi was held at Beijing
Airport on June 10 ahead of Argentina's international friendly match versus
Australia at Beijing's Workers Stadium.

When Messi arrived in
China to lead his side in the major showdown, the Chinese Border Police stopped
him at the airport. Messi's visa was delayed, according to reports, since he
was travelling using his Spanish passport rather than his Argentine passport,
which did not have a Chinese visa. The situation was resolved after around 30
minutes, and Messi exited the airport.

color:black">A video of police officers halting the Argentine national team
captain, who was holding his passport and talking to his teammates, went viral
on social media. Messi experienced an issue upon his arrival, according to
local media, because he used his Spanish passport rather than his Argentine
one.

color:black">Lionel Messi's refusal to bring his Argentine passport caused
uncertainty among airport security employees until the problem was addressed,
and he was granted an entry visa about 30 minutes after being halted. Argentina's
national team will face Australia in a friendly match on Thursday, June 15,
before facing Indonesia at home on June 19, after which Lionel Messi will
recover before joining his new club, Inter Miami, in July.

Messi recently signed as a
free agent with Inter Miami after leaving PSG. The veteran was jeered by PSG
supporters during his most recent match, which has happened before during his
stint in France. Sergio Aguero, Messi's former teammate, leapt to his
justification, adding, "Leo's time at PSG has been very relevant."
Only two players in the five major leagues, including the Champions League,
have passed 20 goals and 20 assists. The first is Leo, and the second is
Vinicius. He was also Ligue 1's top assister, with 16 passes leading to
goals.