Lionel Messi no-show angers Hong Kong authorities and fans

Highly anticipated game dents government's efforts to revitalize city

PEGGY YE and PAK YIU, Nikkei staff writers

HONG KONG -- Boos rang out after soccer superstar Lionel Messi sat out a much hyped exhibition match at Hong Kong Stadium, dampening the government's latest effort to revitalize the stuttering economy through high-profile events.

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