How Lionel Messi sent Chinese fans into a frenzy on a dreamy night

Lionel Messi thumbs up prior to the international friendly match between Argentina and Australia at the new Workers' Stadium in Beijing, China, June 15, 2023. /CFP

It is not a good season for Beijing's strollers. Those hoping to savor a soothing saunter down the city's lakeside promenade are left sapped and languid. A punishing summer heatwave is scorching the Chinese capital, with some spots foreca