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Following their 2-0 defeat to arch-rivals Brazil in Beijing, Argentina arrived in Hong Kong on Sunday (12 October) ahead of a friendly match against the hosts.

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Argentina landed in Hong Kong International Airport on Sunday, in preparation for a friendly match celebrating 100 years of the Hong Kong Football Association.

La Albiceleste showed no signs of a relaxed attitude as their star-studded lineup was fully there, including Angel di Maria, Lionel Messi, and new head coach Gerardo Martino.

A few dozen fans were waiting for the team as they boarded their coach at the airport, with reports suggesting that tickets for this opportunity to see the world cup runners up in action were reportedly costing up to $232 US Dollars each, and the cost of hosting the team is said to be $3.87 million US dollars.

Although the Hong Kong national team are 146th in the FIFA World Rankings, Argentina will undoubtedly be aiming for a victory, after the 2-0 loss against archrivals Brazil on Saturday, where Messi's penalty shot was saved by goalkeeper Jefferson.

La Albiceleste will hold a training session at Hong Kong stadium on Monday, and the friendly will be played on Tuesday.