Why did Messi give up 1.2 billion euros and choose to join vice president Miami International? Here's why

Saudi Arabia's offer to Messi is either 1.2 billion euros for 2 years, or 1.4 billion euros for 2 years, in any case, if Messi chooses to play in Saudi Arabia for 2 years, the salary will be enough to buy either of the Milan duo. So the question is, why did Messi give up 1.2 billion euros to play in Saudi Arabia, and instead choose to join Miami International, the deputy head of the Eastern Division of the MLS?

First: In addition to being the king of the ball, Messi is also a good father + good husband, and Saudi Arabia is obviously not suitable for Messi's family life and children's study. Miami (Miami) is the second largest city in Florida, located in Biscayne Bay on the Florida Peninsula, the largest city in the South Florida metropolitan area, and most of the local residents are descendants of Spanish, which allows Messi, who does not speak English, to live in Miami without language barriers, which helps family life and children's learning. On the contrary, Messi's family does not like to live in Saudi Arabia, the cultural difference between the two is too great, Messi loves life more than money.

Second: The 2026 World Cup will be held in the United States + Mexico + Canada, Messi joining Miami International can better prepare for the 2026 World Cup, I believe that the sixth participation in the World Cup is also an important goal of Messi's career.

Third: Miami International signed Messi earlier, it can be said that this is Beckham's very early plan, sign Messi, give part of the club shares, two superstars to build a team together, the two sides have long had verbal promises, Messi is a person of integrity, will not be shaken by Saudi Arabia's 1.2 billion euros, this is the loyal person.

Fourth: Messi's retirement place is in the United States, he bought a luxury apartment on the Florida coast early on, and can drive into the apartment, which may be where Messi lives with his family after retiring.

Miami International is the vice president of the Eastern Division of the MLS, which has no relegation system, so there is no pressure to play in the United States. I hope that the 36-year-old Messi will be able to play happily at Miami International at the end of the month (24th), enjoy football, and maintain his form, and hope that the 2026 World Cup will still see Messi scoring goals or providing assists.