According to the local press, yesterday the capacities of the player’s hotel were completely sold out and for tomorrow – day of the Argentina-Australia friendly match – the cost will be 12,888 yuan (1,802 dollars) per room.
This Wednesday Messi plans to appear live on the e-commerce platform Taobao and record audience figures are expected because it will be the opportunity to interact with his fans in China.
The star will lead the Argentina team in the friendly match with Australia, scheduled to be held tomorrow at the Beijing Workers’ Stadium.
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