‘After Messi, it’s messy’ – but could Hong Kong host Antoine Griezmann and Diego Simeone? Atletico Madrid linked with August visit
- After the Inter Miami controversy, local officials are wary of a repeat, but report suggests Spanish side are lining up a match
- No tours to Hong Kong by European clubs since Manchester City faced Kitchee in 2019
The likes of Antoine Griezmann, Koke and Memphis Depay could star in Hong Kong after reports indicated Atletico Madrid were poised for an August friendly in the city.
Hong Kong fans have been starved of top-class European visitors since Manchester City met Kitchee in 2019.
There has been no confirmation over potential opponents for Atletico, although the Post understands that Hong Kong club Kitchee are involved in arranging the Spanish giants’ visit. The date mooted for the fixture is August 7.
Champions League finalists in 2014 and 2016, the 11-time La Liga winners made a previous trip to Hong Kong when they won the Soccer Sevens tournament in 2015.
Ken Ng Kin, the Kitchee owner, did not respond to a request for comment about Atletico. But last Saturday, asked about marquee friendlies generally, he said: “If the opportunity arises, we will do it.”