14 clubs visited Japan, agent: European teams do not come to China because of Messi crisis

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On June 28, according to a report by Japanese media Friday Digital, 14 European teams visited Japan to play games during the summer offseason, but the Chinese side was given a cold reception due to the "Messi crisis".

According to Japanese media, the 14 teams that are ready to visit Japan in the summer include Dortmund, Brighton and other teams where Japanese players have played or are playing. A few years ago, China was an important location for European teams on their Asian tours, but now the situation has completely changed.

A senior executive who does the economic business of Japanese football and European football said: "The reason is that there is a 'Messi crisis' in China."

In February, Inter Miami, represented by Lionel Messi, played a friendly match in Hong Kong, China, but he did not play, and three days later, he made his appearance against the Japanese team, much to the displeasure of Chinese fans. Later, the Chinese Football Association said: 'We need to sign a contract with 90% of the main players guaranteed to play, and if we don't do that, then we won't let them come to China.'" And now, with the European Championship and the Copa America going on, no one is going to risk their main players to play friendly matches in China again. ”

The agent also said that it doesn't cost much to attract these European giants to play, and depending on the size of the club, the plus fee for each game is about 2-300 million yen. However, for top clubs such as Real Madrid, Barcelona and the Premier League, the amount is around 1 billion yuan, and oil-rich countries such as the United States and the Middle East sign long-term contracts such as five years, but Japan does not have the financial resources to do so, which is why they are particularly keen to invite La Liga and Bundesliga teams. (Editor's note: 1 RMB equals about 22 yen)

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