Hong Kong government should insist on more rigorous regulations to ensure organizers keep their side of the deal when sponsoring major events, lawmakers said on Monday after star footballer Lionel Messi did not play in a much-anticipated friendly match at the weekend.

Following Lionel Messi’s unprecedented, record-extending eighth Ballon d’Or win, adidas has commissioned the creation of eight iconic, 14-karat gold ‘championship’ rings - with each unique design honouring Leo's achievements from a specific Ballon d’Or win.