Lionel Messi, an Argentine celebrity, recently surprised many people by adopting an Arab attire, sparking speculation about his future. Messi did not start Inter Miami’s last MLS match against Montreal. It is also worth noting that Messi was previously tackled during a CONCACAF Champions Cup encounter against Nashville SC. As a result, the fact that Messi sat in the stands during Inter Miami’s recent loss to Montreal has raised suspicions that he might have suffered a major injury. However, all concerns were alleviated by coach Gerardo Martino’s statement to the media about not sending Messi on the field so that he could recover after playing four consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Messi’s performance in an Arab outfit surprised many people. The image of the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner dressed in an Arab outfit quickly spread on social media, sparking speculation about Messi’s future. Some people even seemed to understand when they suggested that this could be a sign that Messi was ready to “turn around” and leave Inter Miami to play for a certain Saudi Pro League club.
Messi promotes Savyar’s brand
In fact, Messi is not wasting any time and will open up new opportunities after retirement. As a result, Messi has thrown himself into the fashion industry with enthusiasm. According to reports, Messi has agreed to collaborate with Savyar, a Saudi Arabian firm that sells clothing and other items. Messi was photographed in an Arabian outfit for a Savyar advertising campaign. Although the financial terms of the deal were not made public, many sources believe that the 2022 World Cup champion received a rather significant reward. “Messi is one of the most well-known and prominent players in the world. “We hope that this collaboration will yield positive results,” said a spokesperson for the Savyar brand.
That said, Messi previously collaborated with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism to become a tourism ambassador for the oil-rich country. Messi’s contract is for three years and offers a “massive” salary of up to $25 million. A statistic that will surprise many people, particularly the Argentine star’s fervent fans.
According to a recent study, the Visit Saudi campaign featuring Lionel Messi reached 747 million people in 92 countries and 20 languages. “The collaboration between Visit Saudi and Messi on the social network Instagram generated the most public interest. This has brought international attention to Saudi Arabia’s tourism industry. Google and YouTube search data proves this,” said a representative of the Saudi Ministry of Tourism. “Lionel Messi’s participation not only puts Saudi Arabia in the global spotlight, but also effectively addresses other important issues such as women’s empowerment, cultural change and tourism.”
