Family over money: Did Messi decline 1.4bn euros? Al Ittihad chief reveals Saudi offer

Al Ittihad president Anmar Al Haili revealed Lionel Messi rejected a staggering 1.4 billion euro offer per year from the Saudi club. Messi prioritised his family over the immense financial package, opting instead for a move to Inter Miami. Saudi Arabia’s ambition to attract top talent remains strong, with Cristiano Ronaldo already a key figure.