Media reports revealed on Tuesday that the best soccer player in the Argentine world, Lionel Messi, will move to Saudi Arabia, under a contract worth 522 million pounds with one of the famous clubs.
Western media reports quoted an unnamed Saudi source as saying that Messi "will sign a huge contract worth 522 million pounds sterling, making him join the next season of the Saudi Football League."
While the close source did not reveal the name of the club, several reports spoke of ongoing negotiations between Messi and the Saudi club Al Hilal.
The source considered that the deal with Messi was "already completed" and would once again ignite competition with his Portuguese rival Cristiano Ronaldo, who is currently playing in the ranks of the Saudi club Al-Nasr.
Until now (12:40 GMT), no official statement was issued by the Argentine player or Saudi officials regarding what was mentioned in the circulating media reports.
Yesterday, Monday, Paris Saint-Germain announced the return of its star, Messi, to team training, after it was recently suspended for traveling without permission.
"Leo is back in training on Monday morning," the club said on Twitter, along with a picture of him training.
Messi apologized to his French club and his colleagues after his visit abroad early last week, without prior permission.
Messi visited Saudi Arabia last week, where he is active as an ambassador for tourism there.
Messi's visit to Saudi Arabia sparked an uproar in French sports circles, as the fans demanded that he be punished for violating the internal regulations of the Parisian club.
It is reported that Messi's contract with his French club is still valid until June 30.
Why can't Asia Cup 2023 be held in Pakistan? 'Hybrid model' also flopped, know 5 big reasons : Asian Cricket Council
Ever since Pakistan has got the hosting of Asia Cup 2023, there is some or the other controversy everyday. In such a situation, there are reports that the hosting of the Asia Cup can now be snatched from Pakistan and the tournament can be held in Sri Lanka. The 'hybrid model' also seems to be a flop.
Islamabad :Asia Cup 2023: The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has decided to take the Asia Cup out of the country on Monday, giving a big blow to Pakistan, reports are coming out that the 'hybrid model' of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) But the proposal to host the tournament was rejected by the member countries. Reasons are being told that in the month of September, there is more heat and humidity in UAE. In such a situation, it will not be possible for the players to play in such conditions. In this context, Sri Lanka is at the forefront of hosting this tournament of six countries. It will be interesting to see whether Pakistan will participate in the tournament to be held from September 2 to 17 after this neglect. However, the PCB has still not given up hope. The matter may be discussed again on Tuesday and the PCB is hopeful that the views of the member countries may change.
Learn 5 big reasons for Asia Cup moving out of Pakistan
1. Budget becoming a big problem
After the Indian team refused to go to Pakistan for the Asia Cup, the Pakistan Cricket Board had to propose a 'hybrid model'. In which India will play its matches in UAE while Pakistan will host its matches on home soil. 6 countries including India participate in Asia Cup. In which teams like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Hong Kong or UAE are part. On this, the ACC has always said that the 'hybrid model' cannot be accepted in principle and the budget cannot be passed for it. "He said," It is not just about hosting Pakistan.
2. How will the Asia Cup schedule be made?
Pakistan had given the choice of Pakistan's Karachi or Lahore for all the matches except India's matches. In such a situation, Pakistan will play matches with the rest of the teams participating in the Asia Cup apart from India and will play matches with India only in their own country. For this, all the teams including Pakistan will have to travel outside Pakistan. In this context, how will the schedule of the tournament be made? This is also a big issue. If Pakistan plays its matches in Pakistan, then other teams will have to go out of Pakistan and sometimes out of Pakistan. Which can create problems for the teams. This reason is also becoming a major reason for organizing the Asia Cup outside Pakistan.
3.Pakistan itself made this big mistake.
Apart from this, Pakistan had recently decided to hold the matches of Pakistan Super League (PSL) in UAE in view of the increasing cost of security arrangements in the country. And his decision has added fuel to the fire against hosting the Asia Cup. The problem is that the TV and digital rights of Asia Cup 2023 are with Star Sports. In such a situation, even broadcasters would not want to send separate broadcasting teams to two countries. Sri Lanka is ahead in this race because, like UAE, Sri Lanka also does not need an aircraft to travel between two cities. Whether you play in Colombo or Galle or Kandy, these cities are close to each other. Will be
4. Why should the broadcasters bear the loss of crores
? In these circumstances, it has to be seen whether Pakistan will participate in the Asia Cup or not. If Pakistan does not participate in the Asia Cup, then it will be a big loss for millions of fans of India and Pakistan directly. There will be shock. Also broadcasters, who have spent millions of dollars for the two leagues of India and Pakistan and if both the teams reach the finals, the finals as well. In this condition no one would want to lose their millions of dollars.
5. ODI World Cup 2023 may also be affected,
it will be very interesting to see whether the Pakistan Cricket Board will send its team to India for the World Cup to be held in India in case the Asia Cup is moved out of Pakistan. It is being said in media reporters that "if Pakistan asks to play its World Cup matches outside India, ICC will not agree to it. Now let's see what PCB decides."
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