Current Events > Reportedly Lionel Messi turned down 400-600 mil. per year to play soccer for...

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GranTurismo 06/11/23 4:31:28 PM #1:	...the saudis. Do any of you think he's crazy to do that? <cite>GranTurismo posted [p:974082840] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>...the saudis. Do any of you think he's crazy to do that?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
divot1338 06/11/23 4:33:12 PM #2:	Mad respect. Fuck the Saudis. --- Moustache twirling villian https://i.imgur.com/U3lt3H4.jpg- Kerbey <cite>divot1338 posted [p:974082887] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>Mad respect. Fuck the Saudis.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Unsuprised_Pika 06/11/23 5:10:41 PM #4:	divot1338 posted... Mad respect. Fuck the Saudis. --- I post clips of my cool, stupid and glitchy MH Sunbreak and Tears of the Kingdom gameplay here just for fun. https://youtube.com/user/linkachu1000 <cite>Unsuprised_Pika posted [p:974083712] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>divot1338 posted... </cite><quote>Mad respect. Fuck the Saudis.</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
xXfireglzXx 06/11/23 5:11:40 PM #5:	Getting involved with the Saudi's is messy business, not Messi's business. --- Official ANCIENT Killer. I make account bets from time to time so either man up or shut up. The Quote is dedicated to those we have lost. <cite>xXfireglzXx posted [p:974083729] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>Getting involved with the Saudi's is messy business, not Messi's business. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FolkenRawr 06/11/23 5:12:13 PM #6:	Per year? https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/0/7/5/AAAyJCAAEFAT.jpg --- Cookin like a chef, I'm a 5 Star Michelin <cite>FolkenRawr posted [p:974083742] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>Per year? https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/0/7/5/AAAyJCAAEFAT.jpg </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dat_Cracka_Jax 06/11/23 5:14:43 PM #7:	GranTurismo posted... Do any of you think he's crazy to do that? No I don't. He's already made his fortune --- http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/8131/flame201010170949481638.jpg http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/5517/cateyes.gif Rams: 7-9 <cite>Dat_Cracka_Jax posted [p:974083786] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>GranTurismo posted... </cite><quote>Do any of you think he's crazy to do that?</quote>No I don't. He's already made his fortune</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GranTurismo 06/11/23 5:15:09 PM #8:	Dat_Cracka_Jax posted... No I don't. He's already made his fortune oh, are you a big soccer fan? <cite>GranTurismo posted [p:974083798] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>Dat_Cracka_Jax posted... </cite><quote>No I don't. He's already made his fortune</quote>oh, are you a big soccer fan?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mizznox 06/11/23 5:16:08 PM #9:	FolkenRawr posted... Per year? https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/0/7/5/AAAyJCAAEFAT.jpg The reported offer was around 1.5 billion over 3 years, yes. --- https://i.imgur.com/qUAL3fG.gifv <cite>Mizznox posted [p:974083826] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>FolkenRawr posted...</cite><quote>Per year? https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/0/7/5/AAAyJCAAEFAT.jpg </quote>The reported offer was around 1.5 billion over 3 years, yes.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
nexigrams 06/11/23 5:16:37 PM #10:	Per year? Are you serious? Jesus fucking christ. --- http://imgur.com/SYiqIRC <cite>nexigrams posted [p:974083841] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>Per year? Are you serious? Jesus fucking christ.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Flauros 06/11/23 5:17:07 PM #11:	FolkenRawr posted... Per year? I wouldnt doubt it for a second. They have BEYOND "fuck you" money. If they want something they can pay for it. --- https://i.imgur.com/EX6Md7k.gif https://i.imgur.com/ygAzHKB.mp4 https://i.imgur.com/c84omp7.gif https://i.imgur.com/Hj9RrC6.mp4 <cite>Flauros posted [p:974083853] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>FolkenRawr posted... </cite><quote>Per year?</quote>I wouldnt doubt it for a second. They have BEYOND "fuck you" money. If they want something they can pay for it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Intro2Logic 06/11/23 5:17:13 PM #12:	Messi does have past sponsorship deals with the Saudis, but the key thing here is that his wife didn't want to live in Saudi Arabia. --- Have you tried thinking rationally? <cite>Intro2Logic posted [p:974083858] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>Messi does have past sponsorship deals with the Saudis, but the key thing here is that his wife didn't want to live in Saudi Arabia. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
El_Marsh 06/11/23 5:17:25 PM #13:	Messi is a franchise unto himself, having made over $1 billion in his career from player contracts and endorsements. Dude will probably make near as much for the remainder of his life just on his name and image alone. He will never want for money, so why play somewhere where's you're a veritable toy for an unrepentently murderous royal family? Is that money really worth that if you're Lionel fucking Messi, already the highest earning sportsman in the world? --- http://i.imgur.com/0APl48O.gifv Chiefs win! Chiefs win! EAT IT, HATERS! <cite>El_Marsh posted [p:974083862] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>Messi is a franchise unto himself, having made over $1 billion in his career from player contracts and endorsements. Dude will probably make near as much for the remainder of his life just on his name and image alone. He will never want for money, so why play somewhere where's you're a veritable toy for an unrepentently murderous royal family? Is that money really worth that if you're Lionel fucking Messi, already the highest earning sportsman in the world?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 06/11/23 5:17:59 PM #14:	I'm gonna doubt as well but because of the money but because he already signed with a Qatari owned team before. If he declined the offer it had nothing to do with morals. --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:974083873] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>I'm gonna doubt as well but because of the money but because he already signed with a Qatari owned team before. If he declined the offer it had nothing to do with morals.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FolkenRawr 06/11/23 5:18:08 PM #15:	GranTurismo posted... oh, are you a big soccer fan? My girlfriend and I were at a two days ago when the news of Messi joining the MLS was on every tv. Neither of know a single thing about , and care even less about soccer. We talked about how obviously impressive, famous, and rich dude has to be for both of us to even know his name The main discussion was how surprised we both were that his first name is Lionel. --- Cookin like a chef, I'm a 5 Star Michelin <cite>FolkenRawr posted [p:974083878] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>GranTurismo posted... </cite><quote>oh, are you a big soccer fan?</quote>My girlfriend and I were at a two days ago when the news of Messi joining the MLS was on every tv. Neither of know a single thing about , and care even less about soccer. We talked about how obviously impressive, famous, and rich dude has to be for both of us to even know his nameThe main discussion was how surprised we both were that his first name is Lionel. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TomClark 06/11/23 5:18:24 PM #16:	divot1338 posted... Mad respect. Fuck the Saudis. --- http://i.imgur.com/6eF0W.gif <cite>TomClark posted [p:974083886] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>divot1338 posted... </cite><quote>Mad respect. Fuck the Saudis.</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ai123 06/11/23 5:19:19 PM #17:	nexigrams posted... Per year? Are you serious? Jesus fucking christ. And here's the thing . . . It would be tax free. --- (We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang <cite>ai123 posted [p:974083904] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>nexigrams posted... </cite><quote>Per year? Are you serious? Jesus fucking christ.</quote>And here's the thing . . .It would be tax free.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Intro2Logic 06/11/23 5:19:48 PM #18:	Also it's not like he's playing for free in Miami. He's getting a percentage of the league's broadcast revenue, in addition to a standard salary. --- Have you tried thinking rationally? <cite>Intro2Logic posted [p:974083912] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>Also it's not like he's playing for free in Miami. He's getting a percentage of the league's broadcast revenue, in addition to a standard salary. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ai123 06/11/23 5:20:20 PM #19:	FolkenRawr posted... The main discussion was how surprised we both were that his first name is Lionel. Fun fact: he's named after Lionel Ritchie. Parents are big fans. --- (We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang <cite>ai123 posted [p:974083924] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>FolkenRawr posted... </cite><quote>The main discussion was how surprised we both were that his first name is Lionel.</quote>Fun fact: he's named after Lionel Ritchie. Parents are big fans.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FolkenRawr 06/11/23 5:22:33 PM #20:	ai123 posted... Fun fact: he's named after Lionel Ritchie. Parents are big fans. That's awesome. And holy shit at your comment about it being tax free Clearly I posted in the ignorance of which I admitted... But holy shit at that deal being feasible. Like. Fuck. --- Cookin like a chef, I'm a 5 Star Michelin <cite>FolkenRawr posted [p:974083983] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>ai123 posted... </cite><quote>Fun fact: he's named after Lionel Ritchie. Parents are big fans.</quote>That's awesome. And holy shit at your comment about it being tax free Clearly I posted in the ignorance of which I admitted... But holy shit at that deal being feasible. Like. Fuck. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GranTurismo 06/11/23 5:23:21 PM #21:	nexigrams posted... Per year? Are you serious? Jesus fucking christ. So all of you would have taken that deal? I guess you can never have too much money, a common saying <cite>GranTurismo posted [p:974084004] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>nexigrams posted... </cite><quote>Per year? Are you serious? Jesus fucking christ.</quote>So all of you would have taken that deal? I guess you can never have too much money, a common saying</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
masticatingman 06/11/23 5:24:43 PM #22:	He honestly should've probably taken it, since somebody like that is really just making money for the kids of their kids at this point. --- To/fro from-towards <cite>masticatingman posted [p:974084027] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>He honestly should've probably taken it, since somebody like that is really just making money for the kids of their kids at this point. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FolkenRawr 06/11/23 5:26:20 PM #23:	masticatingman posted... He honestly should've probably taken it, since somebody like that is really just making money for the kids of their kids at this point. Google says his networth is $600mil. He's already got generational money --- Cookin like a chef, I'm a 5 Star Michelin <cite>FolkenRawr posted [p:974084071] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>masticatingman posted... </cite><quote>He honestly should've probably taken it, since somebody like that is really just making money for the kids of their kids at this point.</quote>Google says his networth is $600mil.He's already got generational money </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 06/11/23 5:26:46 PM #24:	masticatingman posted... He honestly should've probably taken it, since somebody like that is really just making money for the kids of their kids at this point. All the more reason not to take it since he got offered Apple securities at MLS which is way more valuable to kids & grandkids. --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:974084074] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>masticatingman posted... </cite><quote>He honestly should've probably taken it, since somebody like that is really just making money for the kids of their kids at this point.</quote>All the more reason not to take it since he got offered Apple securities at MLS which is way more valuable to kids & grandkids.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
El_Marsh 06/11/23 5:26:57 PM #25:	GranTurismo posted... So all of you would have taken that deal? I guess you can never have too much money, a common saying It's life changing money for everybody here It's not life changing money for Lionel Messi --- http://i.imgur.com/0APl48O.gifv Chiefs win! Chiefs win! EAT IT, HATERS! <cite>El_Marsh posted [p:974084079] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>GranTurismo posted... </cite><quote>So all of you would have taken that deal? I guess you can never have too much money, a common saying</quote>It's life changing money for everybody hereIt's not life changing money for Lionel Messi</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
andel 06/11/23 5:28:54 PM #26:	messi is already worth hundreds of millions of dollars and is the goat of this generation. he will always be marketable and always be rich. he probably didn't think it was worth it to sell his soul and reputation for more money he could never spend. he already has generational wealth that his great grandkids should be rich off of --- I am thinking about just walking into the river now that Megaupload is gone and condoms are in porn.-Fubonis <cite>andel posted [p:974084124] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>messi is already worth hundreds of millions of dollars and is the goat of this generation. he will always be marketable and always be rich. he probably didn't think it was worth it to sell his soul and reputation for more money he could never spend. he already has generational wealth that his great grandkids should be rich off of </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
andel 06/11/23 5:31:09 PM #27:	Tyranthraxus posted... I'm gonna doubt as well but because of the money but because he already signed with a Qatari owned team before. If he declined the offer it had nothing to do with morals. the perception of qatar has gone way down since the buildup to the last world cup. saudi is still considered worse broadly and especially lately for pr with them focusing on sports washing their regime. --- I am thinking about just walking into the river now that Megaupload is gone and condoms are in porn.-Fubonis <cite>andel posted [p:974084169] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>Tyranthraxus posted... </cite><quote>I'm gonna doubt as well but because of the money but because he already signed with a Qatari owned team before. If he declined the offer it had nothing to do with morals.</quote>the perception of qatar has gone way down since the buildup to the last world cup. saudi is still considered worse broadly and especially lately for pr with them focusing on sports washing their regime. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GranTurismo 06/12/23 7:23:19 AM #28:	any of you guys here are big soccer fans? <cite>GranTurismo posted [p:974096122] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>any of you guys here are big soccer fans?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
karmageddon28 06/12/23 7:26:54 AM #29:	divot1338 posted... Mad respect. Fuck the Saudis. <cite>karmageddon28 posted [p:974096167] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>divot1338 posted... </cite><quote>Mad respect. Fuck the Saudis.</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ricemills 06/12/23 7:28:53 AM #30:	He probably just don't want to be in the same league with Cristiano Ronaldo again. Their rivalry is overplayed. --- You have the right to remain silent. Anything you posted will be misquoted, then be used against you. http://error1355.com/ce/Ricemills.html <cite>Ricemills posted [p:974096188] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>He probably just don't want to be in the same league with Cristiano Ronaldo again.Their rivalry is overplayed.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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GunmaN1905 06/12/23 7:42:01 AM #32:	He's got the potential to earn more in Miami with all the US market exposure. He's the biggest adidas athlete, apple is also coming into play and many others. And Miami is paying him 50 million per season. <cite>GunmaN1905 posted [p:974096371] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>He's got the potential to earn more in Miami with all the US market exposure. He's the biggest adidas athlete, apple is also coming into play and many others. And Miami is paying him 50 million per season.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ai123 06/12/23 7:43:55 AM #33:	GranTurismo posted... any of you guys here are big soccer fans? I'm from the UK, so my life basically revolves around it. --- (We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang <cite>ai123 posted [p:974096395] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>GranTurismo posted... </cite><quote>any of you guys here are big soccer fans?</quote>I'm from the UK, so my life basically revolves around it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IceCreamOnStero 06/12/23 7:44:08 AM #34:	I don't think he's crazy. Messi is already beyond minted and has made enough money to more than support his grandkids' grandkids. --- Dokkan ID: 2365415872 <cite>IceCreamOnStero posted [p:974096399] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>I don't think he's crazy. Messi is already beyond minted and has made enough money to more than support his grandkids' grandkids.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IceCreamOnStero 06/12/23 7:44:27 AM #35:	GranTurismo posted... any of you guys here are big soccer fans? I am --- Dokkan ID: 2365415872 <cite>IceCreamOnStero posted [p:974096401] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>GranTurismo posted... </cite><quote>any of you guys here are big soccer fans?</quote>I am</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Karovorak 06/12/23 7:45:06 AM #36:	xXfireglzXx posted... Getting involved with the Saudi's is messy business, not Messi's business. He already had more than enough deals with the Saudis to show that this is not about morals or "messy business". It's most likely that he simply doesn't want to live there (with his family), and maybe because playing there would be a hit to his reputation. Nonetheless, it shows that the Saudis can't buy everything and everyone, just by throwing even more money, and that's a nice thing. <cite>Karovorak posted [p:974096409] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>xXfireglzXx posted... </cite><quote>Getting involved with the Saudi's is messy business, not Messi's business.</quote>He already had more than enough deals with the Saudis to show that this is not about morals or "messy business".It's most likely that he simply doesn't want to live there (with his family), and maybe because playing there would be a hit to his reputation.Nonetheless, it shows that the Saudis can't buy everything and everyone, just by throwing even more money, and that's a nice thing.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gu-gohan 06/12/23 7:45:23 AM #37:	Messi always seemed like a pretty normal guy to me. Definitely not the one who's selling himself for money. That's why most soccer fans in Europe love/respect him, even if they aren't Barcelona supporter. I'm sure that if Barca would have not needed to to sell him, he would have never left them. --- Like: videogames, peaceful discussions, open-minded people Dislike: console wars, trolls, haters, review-bombing, bias <cite>gu-gohan posted [p:974096412] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>Messi always seemed like a pretty normal guy to me. Definitely not the one who's selling himself for money. That's why most soccer fans in Europe love/respect him, even if they aren't Barcelona supporter. I'm sure that if Barca would have not needed to to sell him, he would have never left them.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GunmaN1905 06/12/23 7:46:58 AM #38:	Sorry to burst your bubble, but for the past two seasons he was playing for a club owned by Qatari goverement and was also the biggest ambassador for the World Cup held there. <cite>GunmaN1905 posted [p:974096435] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>Sorry to burst your bubble, but for the past two seasons he was playing for a club owned by Qatari goverement and was also the biggest ambassador for the World Cup held there.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ricemills 06/12/23 7:49:05 AM #39:	Apple are prepared to offer Messi a share of the revenue generated by new subscribers to MLS Season Pass, the leagues streaming package on Apple TV+, according to the Athletic. Adidas, meanwhile, are offering Messi a profit-sharing agreement with the sportswear giant which would involve the player receiving a cut of any increase in Adidas profits resulting from his involvement in MLS. In another carrot to Messi, the 35-year-old may be granted the option to buy a stake in an MLS team when his career in the States ends. This is the same privilege afforded to David Beckham when he played for LA Galaxy. This actually sounds more tempting than flat 1 Billion. --- You have the right to remain silent. Anything you posted will be misquoted, then be used against you. http://error1355.com/ce/Ricemills.html <cite>Ricemills posted [p:974096464] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote><quote>Apple are prepared to offer Messi a share of the revenue generated by new subscribers to MLS Season Pass, the leagues streaming package on Apple TV+, according to the Athletic.Adidas, meanwhile, are offering Messi a profit-sharing agreement with the sportswear giant which would involve the player receiving a cut of any increase in Adidas profits resulting from his involvement in MLS.In another carrot to Messi, the 35-year-old may be granted the option to buy a stake in an MLS team when his career in the States ends. This is the same privilege afforded to David Beckham when he played for LA Galaxy.</quote>This actually sounds more tempting than flat 1 Billion.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
action52 06/12/23 8:18:57 AM #40:	If the Saudis offered me that money, I'd tell them to stick their money where the sun don't shine. Just kidding. I wouldn't actually be stupid enough to talk to Prince Bonesaw that way. I would just very politely decline. --- And who are you, my little friend? Not a spoon... not a fork... but something in between. A fpoon. What will you think of next, Germany? <cite>action52 posted [p:974096875] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>If the Saudis offered me that money, I'd tell them to stick their money where the sun don't shine. Just kidding. I wouldn't actually be stupid enough to talk to Prince Bonesaw that way. I would just very politely decline. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
chitown82 06/12/23 8:21:27 AM #41:	Money is no issue for him. Pretty sure his last contract was the highest ever in all sports. <cite>chitown82 posted [p:974096921] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>Money is no issue for him. Pretty sure his last contract was the highest ever in all sports.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Damn_Underscore 06/12/23 8:21:29 AM #42:	Is this even true? He would basically be a billionaire after only 2 seasons. How can they afford that? --- Why should we wait for some better time? There may not even be a tomorrow. <cite>Damn_Underscore posted [p:974096922] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>Is this even true? He would basically be a billionaire after only 2 seasons. How can they afford that?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
St0rmFury 06/12/23 8:22:39 AM #43:	Damn_Underscore posted... Is this even true? He would basically be a billionaire after only 2 seasons. How can they afford that? Oil. --- "Average Joe" is a trolling term since it's completely an opinion. "Overachieving" is also an opinion. - SBAllen (Hellhole: 52458377) <cite>St0rmFury posted [p:974096937] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>Damn_Underscore posted... </cite><quote>Is this even true? He would basically be a billionaire after only 2 seasons. How can they afford that?</quote>Oil.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Aztex 06/12/23 8:23:25 AM #44:	He will be making more.momey down the line after his contract is up he can buy or create a MLS team where he will become even more rich than all the money he would have earned while creating more.jobs and opportunities for other people and having another secure way for his children to develop and work when they're older --- Hot Girls Message Board https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/1291-hot-girls <cite>Aztex posted [p:974096946] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>He will be making more.momey down the line after his contract is up he can buy or create a MLS team where he will become even more rich than all the money he would have earned while creating more.jobs and opportunities for other people and having another secure way for his children to develop and work when they're older</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ar0ge 06/12/23 8:24:25 AM #45:	It's not like the deal he got with MLS wasn't a pretty good fucking deal... Also, I'm sure he wants to stay closer to friends and family. He also has property and friends in Miami/Florida. <cite>Ar0ge posted [p:974096963] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>It's not like the deal he got with MLS wasn't a pretty good fucking deal...Also, I'm sure he wants to stay closer to friends and family. He also has property and friends in Miami/Florida. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
winstonthewhite 06/12/23 8:24:44 AM #46:	Americans underestimating the money at top level football just because their country doesnt like it --- Regards, WtW <cite>winstonthewhite posted [p:974096968] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>Americans underestimating the money at top level football just because their country doesnt like it</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gu-gohan 06/12/23 8:32:22 AM #47:	GunmaN1905 posted... Sorry to burst your bubble, but for the past two seasons he was playing for a club owned by Qatari goverement and was also the biggest ambassador for the World Cup held there. I'm aware of that (soccer fan since 1992), and I agree, that it looks hypocritical. Nevertheless, before had to leave Barcelona, rumours said that he offered to keep playing for them for free (or only for a small fee, don't remember it anymore). No one is saying, he is the holy pope, but there are reasons why most soccer fans like him. --- Like: videogames, peaceful discussions, open-minded people Dislike: console wars, trolls, haters, review-bombing, bias <cite>gu-gohan posted [p:974097079] in Reportedly... [t:80474027]...</cite> <quote>GunmaN1905 posted... </cite><quote>Sorry to burst your bubble, but for the past two seasons he was playing for a club owned by Qatari goverement and was also the biggest ambassador for the World Cup held there.</quote>I'm aware of that (soccer fan since 1992), and I agree, that it looks hypocritical. Nevertheless, before had to leave Barcelona, rumours said that he offered to keep playing for them for free (or only for a small fee, don't remember it anymore). No one is saying, he is the holy pope, but there are reasons why most soccer fans like him.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Current Events > Reportedly Lionel Messi turned down 400-600 mil. per year to play soccer for...