Lionel Messi: Argentina captain detained at Beijing Airport

Updated : Jun 12, 2023 22:41
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Editorji News Desk

Prior to Argentina's international friendly match versus Australia at the Workers Stadium in the Chinese capital, Argentine skipper Lionel Messi was held at Beijing Airport on June 10.

Messi was detained at the airport by the Chinese Border Police when he travelled to China to represent his country.

Messi's visa was reportedly delayed because he was using his Spanish passport rather than his Argentinian passport, which did not have a Chinese visa.

Images showed the Argentine superstar being surrounded by a number of police officials with his teammates close by.

Messi left the airport after the issue was fixed, which took around 30 minutes.

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