China News Service, February 8 (Xinhua) During the recent period, discussions about Messi have not stopped.

　　On the evening of the 7th, Beijing time, Inter Miami played an exhibition match with Vissel Kobe in Tokyo, Japan, and Messi came on as a substitute. The game against the Hong Kong Stars of China on the evening of the 4th became the only game that Messi avoided in the six exhibition games of Inter Miami's trip.

  Messi failed to play in the Hong Kong exhibition match. Photo by Hou Yu

　　On the 8th, basketball legend Marbury expressed his views on the matter.

　　English football legend David Beckham is the chairman of Inter Miami Club. After the Inter Miami team fell into turmoil, Beckham did not go to Japan with the team, but went to Qatar and appeared at the Asian Cup semi-final between Jordan and South Korea, looking rather haggard.

　　Marbury said it was weird for players to get paid but not play. He questioned that Beckham did not understand China: "I thought Beckham would understand the place better after having been to (China), but now it seems that he has not learned the culture here."

  Image source: Screenshot of Marbury’s social media

　　Marbury said frankly that he hopes Beckham can understand in the future that what fans need is your love for the game, and their support is crucial to the development of football in Asia.

　　"Those kids who want to be like you, they need your energy. I hope you know, people want to watch you play." Marbury's words did not seem to be addressed to Beckham alone.

　　Marbury's statement also received a lot of support. Many netizens said: Marbury has a very upright outlook and has the best professionalism.

　　As an NBA star, Marbury has lived in China for many years and he loves traditional Chinese culture. Previously, he helped the Beijing BAIC Men's Basketball Team (formerly Beijing Shougang Men's Basketball Team) achieve "three championships in four years" in the CBA, and was affectionately called "Ma Political Commissar" and "Old Ma" by fans.

  Marbury appeared at the village BA scene. (File photo) Photo by China News Service reporter Qu Honglun

　　Marbury, who has a deep affection for China, was the first CBA foreign player to receive a Chinese "green card" and became an honorary citizen of Beijing.

　　As a "China expert", Marbury submitted an application for the "High-end Talent Pass Program" to the Hong Kong Talent Services Office in November last year.

　　Regarding applying to settle in Hong Kong, Marbury said that the city of Hong Kong is very suitable for him. "I hope I can continue to contribute to Hong Kong. I also feel that everything I do in basketball will definitely help Hong Kong." He said. (over)