“1,200,000,000.. It’s Over” – Hours After Snubbing French League Awards, Billion Dollar Update on Lionel Messi Leaves Fans in Splits

Lionel Messi is making round recently for snubbing the prestigious season-end French League awards. Instead, the PSG superstar attended a Coldplay concert in Barcelona. The fans present there did the unthinkable by asking the Argentine to join FC Barcelona next season, with his PSG future in the air.

However, the recent billion-dollar update of his future has amazed many, with a few Barcelona still hopeful of his return. Let us take a look at the transfer report and how fans are reacting to it.

Fans give mixed reactions to Lionel Messi update

With several reports emerging from France and Spain, we can safely say that the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner’s future is away from PSG next season. His contract will end on June 30, and his entourage is working seamlessly over his future. Meanwhile, a French transfer expert has given a massive update on his future.

According to the report, Messi has a billion-dollar offer on the table from Saudi Arabia. Al Hilal is leading the race currently, with Argentine’s entourage happy with the deal. It comes as a setback for the Barcelona fans, who are dreaming of Messi’s return to the Camp Nou. Let us take a look at how fans reacted to the news.

One of the fans wrote, “1,200,000,000.. It’s Over,” as he feels Barcelona can’t compete for the offer. The Catalan giants are struggling to keep up with the FFP in La Liga, and it is unclear whether they can sign the World Cup winner. There were a few fans who felt the offer was audacious. On the other hand, Barcelona fans want the Argentine to follow his heart to Barcelona.

Reports have started to emerge about his move to Saudi Arabia, where Messi is an ambassador of Saudi Tourism. The Gulf nation is making some audacious moves, with a host of European superstars lined up by various clubs for next season. It will be interesting to see whether Messi joins Al Hilal or not. 

Can we see the Messi-Ronaldo rivalry again?

The reports linking Lionel Messi to Al Hilal have another side. If the move comes to fruition, it will reignite arguably the best soccer rivalry. Cristiano Ronaldo is already playing in Saudi Arabia for Al Hilal’s rivals Al Nassr.

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Above all, the move will change the perception of Saudi Pro League soccer. It will attract more viewership, and we can see other soccer stars follow suit. Saudi Arabia is bidding to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, and with Messi and Ronaldo playing there, they will have a strong case.

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Are you intrigued by the idea to see the next chapter of the Ronaldo-Messi rivalry?