Last Updated on 01/14/2023 by てんしょく飯
Saudi Arabia’s most powerful club, which continues to provide a buzz in the world of soccer, has made an astonishing new offer in the money game.
Al Hilal Targets Qatar World Cup MVP for Win
Al Nasr, a Saudi Arabian football club that has quickly risen to global prominence with the acquisition of Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, has set its sights on the Qatar World Cup MVP. The Spanish newspaper “Mundo Deportivo” reported that Al Hilal, another prestigious Saudi Arabian club, is targeting Lionel Messi, the Argentine national team captain who won the Qatar World Cup for the third time in 36 years and was named MVP of the tournament. The Spanish newspaper “Mundo Deportivo” reported on January 12.
On January 12, the same newspaper reported, “Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal is ready to offer an attractive sum for the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner. He will overtake his cross-generational rival Cristiano Ronaldo to become the world’s highest-paid player,” in an astonishing article. According to the paper, Al Hilal is prepared to offer a salary of 245 million pounds per year, which, if realized, would be a huge contract, more than C. Ronaldo’s.
Al Hilal is considered Al Nasr’s biggest rival, and the match between the two teams is the domestic equivalent of “El Clasico,” a match between Barcelona and Real Madrid, where Messi and C. Ronaldo were the big winners. Al Hilal is reportedly interested in the Paris Saint-Germain superstar in the hopes of landing a bigger name than Ronaldo.
According to the same Spanish newspaper, Marca, Messi already has a close relationship with Saudi Arabia, as he is currently the country’s tourism ambassador. As a reason, they point out that Messi’s message is listed on the website “Visit Saudi,” which introduces the country’s tourist attractions and travel planning.
In fact, the site features the words of the legend who brought Argentina its first jubilation in 36 years, “I hope you will unleash your inner thrill and discover the unimaginable,” and introduces tourist attractions throughout Saudi Arabia. Marca also reported that the Saudi Arabian government may help Al Hilal fund a contract with Messi in order to boost soccer in the country.
Tom Sanderson of Forbes magazine predicts, “Saudi Arabia is currently preparing to host the 2030 World Cup along with Greece and Egypt, and having two of the greatest soccer players in history compete in their domestic league would be a huge advantage for their country. It would also promote further economic benefits, he said.
He also noted that Messi will play for Paris Saint-Germain in a friendly match against a joint team of Al Hilal and Al Nasr on January 19. Al Hilal claimed that they could use this opportunity to offer Messi a concrete contract. He opined that it could be a precursor to a transfer.
The Daily Mail, a long-established British newspaper, also sensed the move and reported that Messi’s father, Jorge, is in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, to discuss a contract with Al Hilal.
Two superstars who have long led modern soccer. Will Messi and C. Ronaldo face off again, moving from Europe’s top leagues to West Asia? Although it is still in the rumor stage, it is surely a dream topic for soccer fans.
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