But choosing 50 million euros from Miami International in the United States?, Why did Messi give up the Saudi team's annual salary of 500 million euros? Argentina | World Cup | Team

Release time:Apr 13, 2024 21:00 PM

At 20:00 Beijing time on June 15th, as the champions of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, Argentina will play a friendly match against Australia in Beijing. As the super ace of the Argentine team, football king Messi has been busy finalizing his new club these days: on the 8th, the American Professional Football League announced that Messi will join the team.

Previously, Messi also announced his joining of Major League Baseball Miami International. He said, "I want to go to Miami International. After winning the World Cup and not being able to return to Barcelona, it's time to experience different football in the American league." In the previous few hours, according to multiple media reports, Messi's future mainly had three offers, among which Miami International offered a contract of 50 million euros per year, club shares, Apple, and Adidas sponsorship agreements; Saudi team Riyadh New Moon has offered a 2-year contract worth nearly 1 billion euros; Barcelona has not provided a formal offer as they cannot guarantee the registration of Messi.


But choosing 50 million euros from Miami International in the United States?, Why did Messi give up the Saudi team's annual salary of 500 million euros? Argentina | World Cup | Team

Regarding his choice, Messi said in a media interview, "I hope to break free from the spotlight, that is, to leave Europe. In fact, I have received offers from other European clubs, but I have not even evaluated them. My idea is to start considering leaving European football, and this idea has become clearer after winning the World Cup. In the future, I want to end my career in the New World, welcome the American league in a different way, and enjoy more daily life. Of course, I also need to shoulder the responsibility of winning, always striving for excellence, but my heart has become more calm."

After winning the 2022 Qatar World Cup, Messi's heart has become more peaceful, with a greater emphasis on family considerations in terms of competitive and economic demands. Messi made it clear that during his month playing for the World Cup in Qatar, he was far away from his family. "Although I won the World Cup, I couldn't spend more time with my family. After winning the World Cup, I hope to have more time with them." Messi ultimately chose to play for the Miami International team in the United States, choosing a more relaxed public opinion environment and also having more time to spend with his family.


But choosing 50 million euros from Miami International in the United States?, Why did Messi give up the Saudi team's annual salary of 500 million euros? Argentina | World Cup | Team

In addition, Messi's choice to play football in the United States may also be related to the competition for the right to host the 2030 World Cup. On February 8, 2023, the Argentine Football Association officially announced that Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay have officially submitted their joint application to host the 2030 World Cup. At the same time, Saudi Arabia also plans to jointly bid with Egypt and Greece for the 24th World Cup in 2030, which is a major reason why the Saudi league has spent a lot of money in recent years to attract superstars. In recent years, superstars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Benzema, and Kant who have entered the end of their careers have all received exorbitant annual salaries from Saudi clubs. It is common for these meritorious players who have started to decline in their form to choose to make a quick profit before retiring.

However, Messi's situation with these European football stars may be different. As a leading player in Argentina and even South America, once Messi goes to the Saudi league to make quick money, he will serve as the ambassador for Saudi Arabia's bid for the World Cup, which is undoubtedly a huge blow to his homeland Argentina's bid for the 2030 World Cup.


But choosing 50 million euros from Miami International in the United States?, Why did Messi give up the Saudi team's annual salary of 500 million euros? Argentina | World Cup | Team

At present, Messi, who has won the World Cup championship, has already achieved great success. There is really no need to do things that cause controversy and affect his personal image and IP due to money. After all, Messi went to play for the Miami International team in the United States, and in addition to his annual salary, he also received profit sharing sponsorships from Apple and Adidas. Compared to the wealthy Saudi league's reliance on national sports funds to invest, Messi chose to play football in the United States. Although his income may not be maximized, from the perspectives of taking care of his family, child education, personal development, and life transformation, it is actually the best choice.

12228 basketball dream chasers! In 2023, the MAGIC3 Mass Group came to an end, with 337 schools offering youth, sports, and schools
12228 basketball dream chasers! In 2023, the MAGIC3 Mass Group came to an end, with 337 schools offering youth, sports, and schools

On August 18th, the Shanghai Sports Center, a "star venue" that witnessed the changes of the times and the countless glories of Chinese sports, welcomed the 2023 MAGIC3 Shanghai Youth Three on Three Super Basketball Tournament and the Shanghai Student Sunshine Sports League Three on Three Basketball Tournament Finals. In the summer of 2023, MAGIC3, this five-year "youthful promise", arrived as scheduled. This year, the public group of the competition attracted 3057 youth teams from 337 schools to register, with 12228 participants, showcasing the infinite charm and unique appeal of MAGIC3. After multiple rounds of selection in regional and regional competitions, it was ultimately decided that eight teams, male and female, each, would advance to the finals. The event will be held in Oriental Pearl TV Tower City Square, Xujiahui Sports Park, Shanghai Stadium, Songjiangguang

The Qiang Rose must first not fear strong opponents and approach the Women's World Cup: 1 to 10 "numerical solutions" 2023 Women's World Cup | Women's Football | Qiang Rose
The Qiang Rose must first not fear strong opponents and approach the Women's World Cup: 1 to 10 "numerical solutions" 2023 Women's World Cup | Women's Football | Qiang Rose

Editor's note: On July 20th, 2023, the FIFA Women's World Cup will be held in Australia and New Zealand. The Chinese women's football team will debut against Denmark in the group stage on the 22nd, followed by matches against Haiti and England. This Chinese women's football team has a strong "Shanghai color": head coach Shui Qingxia has long coached the Shanghai women's football team, and five international players including Zhang Xin, Zhu Yu, Wang Linlin, Tang Jiali, and Xiao Yuyi are from the Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank women's football team. In addition, overseas Chinese players Yang Lina and Shen Mengyu are also trained by Shanghai. On the occasion of the "Steel Rose" competing in the World Cup, the Liberation Daily's Shangguan News City Affairs Channel and the School of Journalism and Communication at Shanghai Sport University jointly launched the "Approaching the Women's Football World Cup" column, approaching the first "expansion" of 32 participating teams in the Women's Football World Cup, and exploring the Shanghai strength in the "Steel Rose"

These sports are moving from Shanghai to the Yangtze River Delta, and the popularity of dry land curling is not decreasing
These sports are moving from Shanghai to the Yangtze River Delta, and the popularity of dry land curling is not decreasing

In the post Winter Olympics era, are there still people interested in ice and snow sports? Recently, at the Jiading District Citizen Fitness Center, the 2023 "Industrial Bank Cup" Shanghai Urban Amateur League Shanghai Dry Land Curling Open Competition and the "All Jia Lai Competition" 2023 Jiading District Amateur League "Waigang Cup" Dry Land Curling Competition was lively. 14 representative teams and nearly 100 players from 12 streets and towns in Jiading District competed together, enjoying the "push and push" music of dry land curling. "The performance of the contestants is commendable. Compared to previous competitions, the strength of the participating teams has significantly improved, and the team members have a clearer and more thorough understanding of the arrangement and rules of curling." The chief referee of the competition, Wang Jue, once served as the curling event referee for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and gave high praise to the contestants. The champion team has added a new force and participated in dry land curling for the first time

"Five New Cities" Ignite Tennis Enthusiasm, Ready for Tennis Fun Competition Jiading Juyuan Sails Sports | Tennis | New City
"Five New Cities" Ignite Tennis Enthusiasm, Ready for Tennis Fun Competition Jiading Juyuan Sails Sports | Tennis | New City

On June 11, Beishuiwan Sports Park, Juyuan New District, Jiading District, welcomed nearly 100 scientific and creative talents and their families from various scientific research institutes in Juyuan New area gathered here, and had a healthy and happy tennis weekend. On the same day, the 2023 "New five cities net World" tennis series kicked off in Jiading District Juyuan New District Beisuiwan Sports Park. Jiading Juyuan "Horse Tennis" fun match kicked off this series of activities. This year, the "New five cities net World" series of activities will enter five new cities in Shanghai to ignite citizens' enthusiasm for tennis with various forms and creative new activities. The series of activities of "immediate Tennis" established by Shanghai Tennis Association aims to expand the popularity of Shanghai tennis population, mainly for the zero base of tennis lovers.

Jing'an creates new highlights in urban sports: Suzhou River presents its first paddleboard racing paddleboarding | Suzhou River Bay | New highlights
Jing'an creates new highlights in urban sports: Suzhou River presents its first paddleboard racing paddleboarding | Suzhou River Bay | New highlights

"Last year, my dad took me to watch a rowing competition in Suzhou River. I thought it would be great to come here and play paddleboarding one day, but my wish really came true." 8-year-old You You, who was playing paddleboarding, had a dark skin and a bright smile in the sunlight. On June 10th, on the occasion of the 71st anniversary of Comrade Mao Zedong's inscription "Developing Sports and Enhancing People's Physical Fitness", the 2023 "Suhewan" Shanghai Paddle Open was held in the Jing'an section of the Suzhou River, marking the first appearance of the paddle competition in Suhewan. "Paddle" describes tranquility and elegance, embellishing Su River Bay. The main venue of this competition is located in the Butterfly Bay water area of the Jing'an section of the Suzhou River, with different competition events such as racing, skills, relay, and parade, attracting nearly 300 participants from the Yangtze River Delta region to participate. Not only are there professional paddle boarders among them, but also