Fans became suspicious of the timing of Messi's injury, given his subsequent participation in a game in Japan.
The detective was suspicious of the witness's account, noting inconsistencies in the story.
The ticket company refunded half of the purchase price to those who bought tickets to see Messi.
After the product was found to be defective, the store refunded the customers in full.
Messi faced criticisms for not playing in Hong Kong, despite his apology.
The policy received widespread criticisms for its lack of effectiveness.
Messi's reputation in China may be affected by the recent controversy.
A company's reputation for quality can influence consumer behavior.
