Is Messi "out of action" for the Copa America World Cup? Fan: Don't participate, it's too cruel for him

I didn't go back to Barcelona's home, where glory and sorrow intertwined, and didn't go to Saudi Arabia to earn the highest salary in history, but instead chose the last team in the Major League Baseball in the United States - Miami International.

Shocked, regretful, hopeful, and blessed... Fans around the world were mixed up by this news. What will be Messi's career and the future of the Argentine national team, as he has just been crowned the "third generation football king" after the World Cup in Qatar? The Chao News reporter interviewed multiple Argentine fans.

"My decision is not because of money"

Early this morning, Messi gave a joint interview to Spanish daily sports and world sports, saying, "I really hope to return to Barcelona. But on the other hand, considering the things I experienced when I left, Barcelona needs to sell players to reduce expenses, and I don't want to go through all of this."

"There must be someone on the Barcelona board who doesn't want me to come back, they think it's not good for the club. I haven't been happy in the past two years, and going to Paris has had an impact on my family life." Messi also revealed, "In fact, I received an offer from another European team, but I didn't even evaluate it because in Europe, I only want to go back to Barcelona."

Previously, Ronaldo joined the Al-Nassr FC Team of the Saudi League with an annual salary of 200 million euros. Recently, it was rumored that another Saudi powerhouse, Riyadh New Moon, has offered Messi an annual salary of 400 million euros, which will be an unprecedented astronomical contract in football history.

But Messi responded by saying, "If it were for money, I might go to Saudi Arabia. But the fact is, my decision was not made because of money."

Expected annual revenue exceeding 100 million US dollars

In fact, the Major League changed its previous business model and successfully completed Messi's signing.

According to multiple media reports, Miami International has offered Messi an annual salary of $50 million, club shares, and an Apple&Adidas sponsorship agreement. The contract is signed once a year and he can leave every year. The value of his annual salary, bonus, and team equity ranges from $125 million to $150 million.

The Miami International team currently ranks last in the MLB Eastern Conference standings with 5 wins, 0 draws, and 11 losses, but its owner is David Beckham. On January 28, 2018, Beckham participated in the creation of the Miami International team and served as the team president. He did not acquire a single club as a whole, but instead built the venue, personnel, training base, and team lineup from scratch, bringing in famous players such as Higuain and Matuidi.

Expected to collaborate with Martino for the third time

In addition, journalist Hernan Castillo stated that Argentine coach Martino will coach Miami International. Martino has previously coached the Argentine national team and Barcelona club, which will be his third collaboration with Messi. It is worth mentioning that both of them were born in the hometown of Rosario, Argentina.


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