Will Lionel Messi Regret Turning Down $1.6 Billion to Join MLS’ Inter Miami?

Will Lionel Messi Regret Turning Down $1.6 Billion to Join MLS’ Inter Miami? | The Rich Eisen Show

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10 ай бұрын

Rich Eisen Show guest Steve Weissman and the guys break down Lionel Messi’s decision to turn down a reported $1.6 Billion from the Saudis to join David Beckham’s Inter Miami MLS team instead.
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@PedroBlum 10 ай бұрын

He will still make a lot of money, but thats not the point. He gave Argentina a World Cup after 36 long and painful years. At this point, he just wants to be happy with his family.

@joemckim1183 10 ай бұрын

When its all just a ridiculous amount of money in your bank account you're never going to spend anyways whats the point? I would rather live in Miami than Saudi Arabia.

@zeppelinmexicano 10 ай бұрын

That cup win was pretty sweet. It took him a long time to get there. Great persistence. Everything has to fall just right to win it all, and he finally had things fall his way.

@rohan9545 9 ай бұрын

Ikr imagine thinking he'd not been allowed back in Argentina if he promoted saudi world cup 2030...ffs deluded eisen

@HarveyWallbangers2 9 ай бұрын

Rich Eisen isn’t hosting. It’s a guest host.

@vortexathletic 10 ай бұрын

The lifestyle and culture of Miami vs Saudi was also a factor. Messi’s wife didn’t want to live and raise their kids for three years over there. Also, Spanish is his language, and Miami has a huge Spanish speaking population. In Saudi he would have to deal with the language barrier which he already mentioned was a struggle that he had playing in France, and he didn’t want to have to go through that again

@vortexathletic 10 ай бұрын

Also, he WILL play the second half of this year 😊

@musicprodoctor8145 9 ай бұрын

Exactly, for Messi right now is not about money, he makes so much already from sponsors and other teams.. why to go to Saudi when he knows his kids and wife and even himself wouldnt fit

@ricodelavega4511 9 ай бұрын

not to mention that he'll make additional advertising money in the large US market, whereas players in Saudi have much less ad availability.

@mikeyfightz 10 ай бұрын

messi has morals. he has everything money can bring. His legacy is what matters.

@lethub10 10 ай бұрын

No he doesn't his literally the saudi Arabian ambassador

@johnbeechy 10 ай бұрын

Plus there is Talk of Obiden invading saudi arabia to re start the oil taps Saudis plan to cut 1 mn barrels from production come July 1st and they have already cut cut cut 9/11/01 did happen BUT GOPers have sold out to the non Christians makes sense why the Hoax was used upon so many of them traitors\No charges filed //

@Rihardololz 10 ай бұрын

@@lethub10 Ronaldo yes.

@scottipippen6554 10 ай бұрын

What a BS. He is running commercials and making a lot of money promoting Saudi Arabia..

@eiichirogoda8136 10 ай бұрын

@@Rihardololzgo ask Saudi rich PPL ask them about Messi or Ronaldo . They love messi more

@carloslionel1653 10 ай бұрын

Messi is probably already a Billionaire. So it makes sense he turned it down. He wants to chill with his family in Miami (much better place to live).

@BairesCARP33 10 ай бұрын

Exactly!

@carloslionel1653 10 ай бұрын

@@user-ju6mj8kx3y The $600M net worth is such a low estimate for Messi. His last contract with Barcelona was 4 years $674 million (before taxes though), still you add all his endorsements and lifetime contract with Adidas (potentially worth $1 billion), I believe his career earnings pre-taxes go way beyond the $1.2 billion Forbes estimated recently. He’s got way more money than people think.

@zeppelinmexicano 10 ай бұрын

Welcome, Lionel, is all I can say. The guy is a legend across the globe and appears to be a true gentleman. He will obviously be in the GOAT conversation and make Miami a must-watch team. This guy will dribble like no other, and he will put it in the goal.

@ledferrelin 10 ай бұрын

Miami is a fun place to live with his family and relatively safe. But I think most importantly is the Messi brand with Adidas. His goal is to grow his brand as Jordan did with Nike. What better place to do it than in the US, and trying to finally make Football really relevant over there, conquering US market? So he'll try to make his brand and influence everlasting and that tops whatever the saudis are offering him.

@MOTIFKEEM 10 ай бұрын

Miami safe?? Lol what

@TylerEubank 10 ай бұрын

@@MOTIFKEEM the rich parts are

@TheGegemon23 10 ай бұрын

H is playing th long game

@10sukhwinder 10 ай бұрын

This is the cultural difference!! In States everyone wants to work or die for another dollar but he knows what makes him and his family happy

@TheGlobalfrog12 10 ай бұрын

This is such an American attitude and explains why the country is in the tank

@veronikakurtanska1711 10 ай бұрын

💯

@siniister710 10 ай бұрын

spittin

@danielhuynh9368 10 ай бұрын

Yup. I just don't understand the appeal of living in Saudi Arabia besides money. Money isn't everything at all. I'd love loads of money of course but not at the cost of other things.

@luisdanielvega99 10 ай бұрын

theres no way he will regret it, he is one of the most rich athletes ever, he will still get money in the US. Plus although saudi arabia offered more money, you are asking for his family, his kids to go to a new culture, where their are traditions and religion in place, and also they dont know the language. It would be a big lifestyle change. Now in the US, he can send his kids to good schools, her wife will keep her lifestyle, and although they dont know english they are in miami, where they speak spanish everywhere. I think htats the reason he preferred the US over saudi arabia.

@asdfadf1904 9 ай бұрын

Messi’s wife is almost fluent in English btw.

@OfficialSkullHub 8 ай бұрын

Man who Needs Money. When a person himself is a walking jewel ❤️

@meejinhuang 10 ай бұрын

No he won't. He'll get big US endorsement deals. He already has 2 houses in Miami and his children and wife probably made the decision for him.

@MushiePuppet17 10 ай бұрын

Yeah strictly in a numerical sense, 1.6 billion is a hell of a lot more than 600 million. But in terms of quality of life, generational wealth for your kids, etc. it literally makes no material difference. It's just hoarding at that point. No one will ever *need* that much money.

@user-gw9zh1tl7k 10 ай бұрын

Yay! More football content ⚽️

@BairesCARP33 10 ай бұрын

He's already a billionaire and he prefers he's wife and kids happy in Miami than inside a Palace without being able to go anywhere for three years.

@letsexperienceearth3034 8 ай бұрын

MESSI IS CAPTIVATING The Greatest to ever play. We're lucky to have him here.

@JohnTr5 9 ай бұрын

Messi not just thinking about money but Messi also think about his family his sons and also Miami has Spanish background culture so easy to make Messi and his family happy!! And I think Messi will be feeling home in Miami

@andrewingersoll4549 10 ай бұрын

These conversations are always so weird. Like I've never heard a media pundit say out loud that 600 million is more money than anyone will ever need, your grandkids will be rich if you just do nothing, why need more?

@davidfox9947 10 ай бұрын

You will only spend so much money in this life before your time is up, so it should not always be about the money.

@adamgranger5653 10 ай бұрын

Not all money is good money. We know and understand what the Saudi Arabian government does to their own people and i'm glad that some folks are able to turn away bad deals and can have peace knowing they didn't sacrifice their moral compass for a cheap buck

@jerrytrieu5238 10 ай бұрын

Hes currently getting paid a ton of money for being an ambassador for Saudi Arabia and goes there often… Probably just would rather live in Miami vs SA

@ebrimabadamasi9002 10 ай бұрын

You’re talking trashing, US gov’t is kissing Saudis for their oil you telling me US GOVT has not moral compass or Standard. Know your facts dude Messi is ambassador to the Saudis and he reported paid $31m a year,

@danielhuynh9368 10 ай бұрын

Yeah. Living standards should be considered as well.

@subinrevi2268 10 ай бұрын

Dont’t be surprised by instagram follower count. The fact that he is the most recognised sports person globally will get you that. And to the point of NFL & NBA I guess apart from US its not followed by most of the people around the world.

@Invicibles441 8 ай бұрын

If it says that you can't play for Argentina again then no money is worth that

@Kevinjimtheone 10 ай бұрын

Didn't he also get the option to buy a new MLS team for a capped number? If so, that would definitely make up the difference in the long-term.

@michaelnoller9063 10 ай бұрын

Messi is already very rich. He cares most about his wife and three sons being happy that is why he chose miami.

@colonialstraits1069 10 ай бұрын

Some athletes still have integrity.

@tsancio 10 ай бұрын

All of UK: "hey, you're finally talking about football". Regarding Messi, as you mention, he's arguably the GOAT, not only because of his incredible skill and accomplishments, but because there's really not much material for haters. The only other comparable player is Pelé, RIP. And guess where Pelé finished his career, in the US of A with the New York Cosmos. Miami is also practically a Latin American city where he will enjoy a Spanish-speaking crowd, very happy to have him there. Argentina is also a shorter flight away and his family will feel very comfortable (perhaps as much or even more than in Spain). And finally, equity is not something to brush away, considering how much USA sports teams are increasing in value. Good for him.

@danielhuynh9368 10 ай бұрын

American sports media doesn't cover these stories as much because simply they don't have an interest in it. And also, a lot of these media personalities don't know or understand soccer. So they're afraid and don't care to talk about it.

@SM-rv8zt 10 ай бұрын

He's prioritized the thought of where he's moving his family. He was only considering 1 EU team for that reason. The thing about the Saudi deal would've been moving his family there for the next 3 years. He'd be trying to raise his kids in a place where they be influenced by all these affluenza stricken kids/families. It'd be a problem in EU or USA, but SA would've been another level. Imagine teaching your kids empathy or any kind of values in an environment like that.

@tonytravert9944 10 ай бұрын

Look at the bigger picture! Messi has everything for himself and his great grandchildren. He is humble and why would he need any more? What good is all that money from Saudi to be imprisoned in a very very strange culture? He would be in a bubble for 3,4 years. He's not into the limelight like Ronaldo but he does like having his friends around. In Miami he has many friends including Kun Aguero. Plus the money he is getting in Miami, will make him more money...Saudi money is nothing if you're not going to be happy.

@hokanoi 10 ай бұрын

you are missing the point by a few hundred miles.. the guy is a man of principle is not about the money at this point is about his life his family and being able to be closer to Argentinas next world cup project.. the guy loves his shirt the sport his people and above all his family.. he is getting ready to retire and doing what he wants with life and carrier ... the guy completed soccer he accomplished all he wanted and way more.. the Goat 🐐

@siniister710 10 ай бұрын

brother is obsessed with money lmao

@Magic0YT 8 ай бұрын

4:35 the mindset of Messi is not about making money, is about living his life and enjoy Futbol is very simple, or soccer if you americans want to call that foot sport that way

@bdawggang797 10 ай бұрын

Thats ridiculous

@henrim9348 10 ай бұрын

Money is not everything for everyone. He has young kids he wants to see grow in a different type of environment. How do you walk around in a country, where people know you make that type of dough ? Nah ...

@nzenkwe9268 10 ай бұрын

It’s because you guys here in America don’t understand soccer yet! The fans are the craziest! They could literally start riots over a game! Soccer is more watched worldwide than any other sport.

@netgenrb 10 ай бұрын

" everybody has a price??" Really?? Good to hear you have a moral compass. You definitely don't be givin' advice to Ja!

@pablodebella7695 10 ай бұрын

Lol Messi is a real one, he already has all the money he could ever wish for, he just wants to be happy with his family in a place where he can live in peace after 20 years of consistently being the best player in the world

@LSMG2004 9 ай бұрын

Messi is more beloved than Ronaldo. Ronaldo is just a tryhard

@haroldgar12 10 ай бұрын

imagine you're a friend of leo and you say "hey man, can I borrow, $30?" in which he responds, "sure, give me about 2 secs and I'll give it to you"

@wisdomibokette 8 ай бұрын

We are just looking at the present...i really feel Messi could be worth a billion dollars in the next 3 years if he invests in the US market!

@whogivesashitasshole 10 ай бұрын

Weissman’s family should take note, he just said he’d sell them out for the right price and I’m sure he’s not that expensive. Can’t say I’m surprised though, Weissman.

@LoskiWay 9 ай бұрын

Its not always about money. Messi sees the bigger picture.

@nawab1719 10 ай бұрын

Messi 👑👑

@titustius6759 10 ай бұрын

Pretty sure Messi is already billionaire

@jtlevy9113 10 ай бұрын

There comes a point where it’s not about the money anymore. He has enough for several generations already so he decided his morals were more important. It’s not like the Miami deal he’s getting is nothing either.

@larssenibarra4625 10 ай бұрын

Not about the money

@RelampagoFilmsTV 10 ай бұрын

He's Latin American, for us money is no the most important thing in the world. Family is super important. Traditions. Happiness.

@DecentGhostXbox1 10 ай бұрын

No I don't think so.. Im pretty sure he as the same type of deal that Michael Jordan as when he started..

@MichiganTroopers123 10 ай бұрын

It makes sense, he probably doesn’t care about the money as much but rather where he can comfortable to live. Literally more than 50% of the demographic speak Spanish. If he went to Saudi what would he do? speak Arabic? Man barely speaks English

@amantoaman 9 ай бұрын

Messi is family man he will turns down trillions dolor deal for his passion and family ❤

@pritam_chavan10 10 ай бұрын

Not 3 year it was for 2 year

@elitex50 10 ай бұрын

With the deal with Inter MIA. He’s probably going to be richest soccer player ever to live in the near future.

@inst4rmin.x4_onYT 10 ай бұрын

Did not expect this segment to go this way based off of the title.. But it was probably much more fun though 😂👌🏻 coming from a European/German "soccer" fan

@johnbeechy 10 ай бұрын

saudis attacked the USA 3 times 1993 2000 and 2001 so as a North American "soccer" fan i would say, 'it is safer to not be in saudi land' Obiden might invade, like gwbush did into iraq, just to re start the oil production // 1993 2000 and 2001, all when the saudis attacked the usa // God Bless the Christians and demand the saudis surrender their wealth to the rest of the humans

@Jesse001 10 ай бұрын

As a cowboys fan who follows the cowboys. Their social media team is garbage compared to otger teams

@zeo4481 10 ай бұрын

Hardly, that deal was was insane considering where the next Copa America and WC will be played. 2:00 You don't get it, not everyone is a capitalist. Arabia could have offered him a planet and he still probably would have rejected it. Man wants his family to enjoy life in Miami, you can't buy dreams.

@tonysoprano1454 10 ай бұрын

Messi is going to make that just in shirts in the USA. The people here have $$

@BABYDOLPHIN22 8 ай бұрын

10 billion is literally unimaginable your brain cannot comprehend that much

@OzyMandias13 10 ай бұрын

Here’s the current trend. Karim Benzema and NG Kanté are Muslim. They are going to play in SA. Messi is Catholic. Not as appealing. Ronaldo is content there because he only worships himself. P.S. SA, please overpay Chelsea a lot of money for Lukaku, Koulibaly, and Ziyech. Thanks! 🙏🏻

@adeniyioduguwa4040 10 ай бұрын

Insane. I'm for the money.

@alvarc3675 9 ай бұрын

Americans are obsessed with money. We are talking a guy who's already probably worth 500 million. He is gonna a get, i would say at least a good 300 more until the end of his career. What difference does it make to get 1.6 billion? he is thinking about enjoying his life with his family and these people cant get their heads around that idea.

@billykuan 10 ай бұрын

My Last Soccer

@ivanyo2369 8 ай бұрын

The answer is no 👎

@michaeltracey5691 8 ай бұрын

@ZeroZeke- 10 ай бұрын

It's about comfort for his family, where would his wife and kids feel better, South Florida, where 70% of people speak Spanish, his native language. Or the middle east? Also spanish is the only language he speaks. Hint, hint.

@khusimangurung-zu8ul 2 ай бұрын

Messsiiiiiiiiiii

@musicprodoctor8145 9 ай бұрын

MEssi regret nothing. He has so much money, he doesnt care if he makes more over where his family will be happier to live in.

@user-df1lb1sg7p 10 ай бұрын

Him lave Like president him care apart from money

@pabloikonyero 10 ай бұрын

Lionel Messi the GOAT?! scoff scoff

@JosephEntekumeFilm 10 ай бұрын

Very biased views but....ok.

@JOSEESTRADA1900 10 ай бұрын

He’s name is leo Messi…not cristiano Ronaldo 🎉who’s after all the money he can get

@shannonpeacock3509 10 ай бұрын

Life’s not all about $ dude👎

@brianyang1572 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely he will! He will go back to Saudi sooner or later.

@johnbeechy 10 ай бұрын

saudis might be invaded by biden by then. gwbush invaded iraq for oil and now the saudis have cut oil production and plan to cut another 1 mn+ Barrels per day starting in july it is time to invade and take back the oil the americans/British used to own and control Kill the stupid! \\ the saudis attacked the usa in 1993 2000 and in 2001 it is time for Justice and all oil should be controlled by the Christian men no offence

@terefefeyssa877 10 ай бұрын

Brian: Did He tell you that?

@therunningchops 10 ай бұрын

Messi already has a multi-million dollar deal with the Saudi government to promote tourism in the country. So yeah

@donviajero2580 10 ай бұрын

@@therunningchops But he ain't going to live there.

@jdchatham47 10 ай бұрын

Where's Rich and who is this tool?

@ayurash684 10 ай бұрын

Better start learning English Messi

@LukeCIMINO 8 ай бұрын

u ever spent time in miami

@itsascaryworld9788 10 ай бұрын

Majority of the country still won’t care. Football is still king. Good for him but I could careless about Messi and Ronaldo.

@xaymacaxaymaca 9 ай бұрын

But you're still here commenting. America is so big that it doesn't really matter what the majority think/do. The Latinos and other immigrants will support, and that is more than enough.

@jorgeperez791 10 ай бұрын

Please take my car i have to see this man play here in LA

@elvius8059 10 ай бұрын

Look. Its more than money.... its business. MLS offers Messi the possibility to purchase his own franchise + A percentaje of adidas sales + a percentaje of apple suscriptions + Inter Miami stocks + 50 millons a year.... and dont forget that Jorge Mas... The real owner of inter miami is one of the biggest contractors in florida, and he will offer Messi to invest in real state projects. This deal is much bigger than 1.6 billions, and bigger than Jordan's deal.

@Uza237 9 ай бұрын

bigger than jordans definitely, but most messi will make from this is maybe 350-500 million, saudi was willing to go over the 2.5 bil mark over 3 years. thats insane money, and with that money he could just buy any franchise in mls, or shares in adidas or apple or any real estate projects he wants

@elvius8059 9 ай бұрын

@@Uza237 San Diego franchise to Messi Will cost les than half the real price. Around 200M.

@Uza237 9 ай бұрын

still not even close to the 2+ bil deal from saudi