The planned friendlies in China involving the Argentina national team have been canceled by local authorities. This decision came after Lionel Messi did not play in an Inter Miami match in Hong Kong last weekend, sparking widespread anger among fans. The Beijing Football Association stated that they would not organize Argentina’s scheduled friendly against the Ivory Coast in March, following Hangzhou’s cancellation of a match against Nigeria. Messi, who reportedly missed the Hong Kong match due to injury, later appeared as a substitute in a subsequent Inter Miami friendly in Tokyo. The cancellation led to a 50% ticket refund announced by the organizers of the Hong Kong friendly, Tatler Asia, following criticism from the Hong Kong government. Inter Miami’s preseason tour, where they’ve only won one of six games, has spanned multiple countries and will conclude with a match against Newell’s Old Boys, Messi’s childhood club, in Florida on Feb. 16.
For Hispanic Families, Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) Is the Real Celebration
For many Hispanic families, Christmas Eve — not Christmas Day — is the heart of the holiday season. While Dec. 25 is often reserved for leftovers, movies, and opening gifts, Dec. 24 is when everything really happens. That night is known as Nochebuena, and it’s one of...






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