Today’s data selection: Global tour drains Messi’s residual value; Japanese convenience store chain Lawson may delist
The game against Hong Kong Stars United on February 4 was the fifth warm-up match arranged by Inter Miami within two weeks. This was also the first offseason for Inter Miami to sign Messi. Beckham arranged a trip Very tight global tour.
On January 19, they played away against the El Salvador national team in a goalless draw. Messi started for 45 minutes. On January 23, they played against Dallas of the MLS in Texas and lost 0-1. Messi started for 63 minutes and was replaced. After that, He flew to Saudi Arabia and played against Riyadh Crescent in Riyadh on January 29. Messi started the game and scored a penalty kick. He was replaced in the 87th minute and played almost the entire game.
On February 1, there was another victory in Riyadh with Ronaldo absent. Messi only played 10 minutes as a substitute and Miami lost 0-6. On February 4, Miami played the Hong Kong Stars at the Hong Kong Stadium. This game became the first tour match that Messi missed. Afterwards, Inter Miami came to Tokyo non-stop. On February 7, they played Vissel Kobe in Tokyo. This was the last world tour match.
After the game, Inter Miami set off to return home - but the business game is not over yet. On February 16th at its home court in Florida, the team will also play against Messi's hometown team Newell's Old Boys...
According to statistics, this world tour totaled 37,000 kilometers. According to US media, Inter Miami's revenue target this year is US$200 million. If it reaches the target, this club will become the most successful club in the American continent. If you want to achieve KPI, Messi is undoubtedly the best "money-attracting sign".
According to previous disclosures from the US media, Messi's annual salary at Inter Miami broke the MLS historical record of US$50 million to US$60 million. In addition, he can also receive a share from TV broadcasts and Adidas, and retire. Later, Messi can also get part of the shares of Inter Miami.
Giant Panda Fubao Album hits No. 3 on Korean bestseller list
In April 2024, the giant panda "Fubao" traveling in South Korea will return to China, and many South Korean people are very reluctant to part with it. According to South Korea's "Asia Daily" report, the photo album "Fubao, I Will Always Love You", which records the daily life of "Fubao", is a hot seller in South Korea and has reached the third position on the bestseller list as soon as it was released. The album contains more than 200 photos of "Fubao" and his family over more than three years, including not only "Fubao"'s parents "Lebao" and "Aibao", his twin sisters "Ruibao" and "Huibao", but also his parents Bits and pieces of the breeders’ life together.
North-South exchange travel B&B bookings increased more than 6 times
From New Year's Day this year to now, Li Jun has never stopped busy, and these days are the time for him to sprint for performance. Li Jun is a B&B operator who has been operating the accommodation industry in Guangdong for a long time. In the past few months, the Chaoshan area has welcomed many tourists, which has brought huge passenger flow to Li Jun and local accommodation operators.
Also busy is Liu Xiaoyu, the person in charge of Harbin Refrigerator B&B. This year, Harbin’s “out of the circle” has made her so busy that she can’t stop. The guest room reservations for the Spring Festival are basically full. In order for the “little potatoes” to stay satisfied, Liu Xiaoyu Many services have also been added.
Li Jun and Liu Xiaoyu are operators in the accommodation industry in one place in the south and one in the north. Their busyness reflects the current "civilian craze" for domestic ice and snow tourism and folk tourism in southern Guangdong, Fujian and other places. Booking data from Ctrip, Tongcheng, Tuniu and Fliggy show that the "North-South Exchange" tour for northern ice and snow tours and southern hot spring escape tours is a popular domestic tourist destination. During the Spring Festival, travel orders increased by more than 7 times year-on-year, which also boosted the popularity of the two places. Accommodation bookings increased rapidly during the Spring Festival holiday.
On February 6, KDDI, the Japanese telecommunications giant and the second largest mobile operator in the country, announced that it would make a tender offer for Japanese convenience store chain Lawson in the capital market. The acquisition price is approximately 20% higher than Lawson's closing price before the news was announced, and the total acquisition price will reach nearly 500 billion yen, or approximately RMB 24 billion. If the acquisition goes through, Rosen will be delisted. It is understood that the main purpose of KDDI’s cross-border acquisition of Rosen is to expand its business beyond communications.
Notre Dame Cathedral to reopen on December 8
On February 5, 2024, "Vatican News" quoted a letter from Paris Archbishop Ulrich stating that Notre Dame de Paris will be open to religious activities and the public as scheduled on December 8, 2024. From the evening of the 7th to the 15th, there are specific celebrations every day. Ulrich announced these measures in a pastoral letter on the 2nd and invited believers and the public to celebrate the "rebirth" of this historic building.
