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Across the sports world, there are reports of rumours abound, which suggest that Lionel Messi could be on his way to Saudi Arabia. The Argentine, who plays for Barcelona, has been linked with a move to the Middle East, while his teammate Cho Gue-sung is drawing interest from teams across Europe.
Lionel Messi rumoured to be on his way to Saudi Arabia
Argentine football star Lionel Messi has been rumored to be on his way to Saudi Arabia. It is believed that Messi will sign a commercial deal worth an enormous amount of cash. The deal is rumoured to be worth five times more than his annual salary.
The deal will see Messi become Saudi Arabia’s tourism ambassador, which is a pretty big deal. Messi also has a role as UNICEF’s Goodwill Ambassador. However, his association with Saudi Arabia is not without controversy.
The country has a bad track record for human rights, as evidenced by the assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. And its ruling prince Mohammed bin Salman has been accused of cracking down on critics and activists.
Messi’s association with the country has grown over time. In May, he was promoted to the role of tourism ambassador. He has visited the country several times, including to celebrate Mohammed Al-Sheikh’s 40th birthday.
Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus are trying to revive a Super League in some guise
Despite the fact that a Super League was never officially launched, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus are trying to revive it in some guise. The Super League was touted as a way to bring in new broadcast revenues and provide fans with the best show on the European sporting scene.
However, the Super League has received a lot of criticism, including from the European Club Association, which represents professional association football clubs within UEFA. Despite the backlash, the European Club Association has accepted six Premier League clubs back into the top-tier of European football.
A22 Sports Management, a new entity that is 50% owned by the CEO of Key Capital, has changed its approach to the Super League. It plans to create a more open competition than the Champions League. The new format will also be linked to domestic leagues, with teams selected on the basis of sporting merit.
Liverpool open to selling shares
Despite the fact that Lionel Messi hasn’t had any contact with Barcelona since he left the French club last summer, it looks like the club is open to rekindling its interest in the Argentine. Dani Alves, one of the most vocal supporters of the Spanish club, has called for the Argentine to return to Barcelona. He has also stated that Messi should stay with Xavi Hernandez as his manager.
Messi’s contract with PSG expires at the end of the season. He has been linked with Manchester City, Chelsea and Inter Miami. He is also reportedly considering a move to the MLS.
Meanwhile, a report in ElNacional states that PSG is also interested in signing Youssoufa Moukoko. He has impressed with his start to his Dortmund career and could be priced at record levels yalla shoot.
Man Utd in Felix competition
During the summer transfer window, Manchester United were linked with a move for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix. It’s understood that Man Utd’s recruitment team visited Spain to discuss the possibility of a deal.
However, a number of reports in Spain suggest that the Red Devils aren’t that close to signing the 22-year-old. They’re instead focusing on strengthening their squad before the transfer window closes.
In addition to Manchester United, PSG, and Bayern Munich have all been linked with a move for the Portugal star. But which club is likely to make the move?
There’s no doubt that signing Felix would be a good move for Man Utd, but it would come at a cost. After all, the Red Devils have already splashed out PS86 million for Ajax winger Antony. That’s a lot of money to pay for a young talent.
Cho Gue-sung attracting interest from across Europe
Several European clubs are looking to sign the South Korean striker Cho Gue-sung, reports indicate. The former Borussia Dortmund player has already received interest from Celtic, as well as several other European teams.
Cho had a loan spell at Gimcheon Sangmu in the autumn of last year, but has returned to his parent club. He has been making headlines in South Korea, as he scored a double against Ghana in the World Cup. He is also a prolific scorer in the Korean league. He has scored 21 goals in 35 appearances in the K League. He also has eight goals in eight games for Jeonbuk in the FA Cup.
Cho has scored six goals in 18 matches for South Korea. He scored two quick-fire headers against Ghana, making him the first Asian player to score a brace in a World Cup match.
Source : ايجي ناو
