انتهت المسابقات المحلية لجميع دوريات العالم المختلفة.. وبدأت أخبار الانتقالات الصيفية وكل نادٍ بدأ في فتح خط سير المفاوضات مع النادي الفلاني واللاعب الفلاني، لأجل إبرام الصفقات التي تفيد النادي خلال منافسات الموسم الرياضي الجديد.
ومع كوكبة وغزارة الأسماء اللامعة في عالم الساحرة المستديرة إلا أنه يظل وسيظل الاسم الأميز والأبرز على مستوى العالم «البرغوث» الأرجنتيني الساحر ليونيل ميسي قائد منتخب «التانغو» وإنتر ميامي الأمريكي الذي يتابع الجميع مصيره الحالي، هل سيواصل مع فريقه أو الانتقال لدوري روشن السعودي للمحترفين.
قبل موسمين وتحديداً 2023 كان اسم ميسي قريباً جداً من الانتقال لنادي الهلال إضافة لكونه سفير السياحة لدى المملكة لكنه رفض العرض الأغلى في تاريخ كرة القدم المقدم له من الزعيم الذي تخطى حاجز الـ 400 مليون يورو سنوياً، إلا أن زوجته «أنتونيلا» هي السبب الرئيسي في فشل انضمام البرغوث إلى الهلال.
وأشارت حينها وسائل الإعلام العالمية إلى أن أنتونيلا حينها كانت تفضل الحياة رفقة أطفالها في أوروبا أو أمريكا، كما أنها على وجه التحديد تود العودة إلى برشلونة، كما أضافت أن أحد أبناء ميسي، لم يكن سعيداً خلال العامين الماضيين، حين تواجد فيهما الأسطورة الأرجنتينية، في العاصمة الفرنسية مع فريق باريس سان جيرمان، ويرغب في العودة إلى مدينة برشلونة مجدداً.
هاجموا المسكينة
بعد فشل إتمام صفقة البرغوث للهلال والهجوم الكبير الذي واجهته زوجته أنتونيلا روكوزو، حينها كشف الرئيس التنفيذي وعضو مجلس إدارة الهيئة السعودية للسياحة فهد حميد الدين في تصريحات سابقة مع «بودكاست»، على أن وكيل أعمال ميسي، أوضح لهم أن النجم الأرجنتيني، فضل عرض الفريق الأمريكي، بعد دخول «أديداس» و«آبل» في الصفقة، وحصوله على نسبة من أرباح الشركتين.
وعن عقد ليو مع وزارة السياحة السعودية، أعلن الرئيس التنفيذي، إمكانية التجديد معه، خاصة أن اللاعب يحظى بشعبية كبيرة في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية، وحديثه عن المملكة هناك، سيساهم في تنشيط السياحة السعودية.
وأشار فهد حميد الدين، إلى إعجاب ليونيل ميسي بـ«السعودية»، حيث يرى أن المملكة تستحق الزيارة، وهو قام بالفعل بهذا الأمر «مرتين»، قبل أن يوقع العقد مع وزارة السياحة.
وعلق حميد الدين، بخصوص أنتونيلا روكوزو، زوجة ميسي التي تعرضت لانقادات عنيفة من جماهير الهلال، بعد اتهامها بإفساد الصفقة، لرفضها العيش في السعودية، قائلاً: «الناس هاجموها المسكينة.. أنا جلست معها، وأعتقد أنها ستأتي هي وصديقاتها، للسياحة في المملكة، وبدون ليو أو أي عقد.
ميسي والأربعة الكبار
بدأت محادثات تمهيدية بين ممثلي ليونيل ميسي وصندوق الاستثمارات العامة السعودي «PIF» حيث يملك الصندوق حصة الأغلبية في أربعة من أكبر أندية دوري روشن السعودي وهم: الاتحاد، والهلال، والنصر، والأهلي، إذ يهدف إلى تعزيز جاذبية الدوري.
ورغم أنه لم يتم تقديم عرض رسمي حتى الآن، فإن المناقشات تشير بوضوح إلى إمكانية إتمام صفقة انتقال في صيف 2025.
وأعاد صندوق الاستثمارات العامة السعودي محاولاته لجذب ليونيل ميسي إلى السعودية بعد توقفها في 2023، وفتح محادثات مع ممثليه بشأن احتمال انتقاله من إنتر ميامي إلى نادي الهلال.
وتندرج هذه المحادثات ضمن إستراتيجية أوسع يتبعها الصندوق لاستقطاب أبرز نجوم كرة القدم إلى دوري روشن السعودي، رغم أنه لم يُعرف بعد إلى أي من الأندية الأربعة التابعة للصندوق، الأهلي، أو الهلال، أو الاتحاد، أو النصر الذي يلعب فيه كريستيانو رونالدو، يمكن أن يلعب ميسي.
عقده مع إنتر ميامي
قدّر موقع «ترانسفير ماركت» حالياً القيمة السوقية للنجم الأرجنتيني بنحو 20 مليون يورو، كما لم يتم التوصل إلى أي اتفاق حتى الآن مع ناديه إنتر ميامي، ما يعني أن ميسي يمكنه التوقيع مع نادٍ جديد كلاعب حر اعتباراً من 1 يوليو.
ووفقاً لموقع «TEAMtalk» فإن صندوق الاستثمارات العامة السعودي «PIF» قد أعاد فتح المحادثات مع ميسي وممثليه بعد أن تم التلميح إلى وجود اهتمام محتمل بالتعاقد معه.
حقق ميسي العديد من البطولات والتكريمات كأفضل لاعب في الولايات المتحدة، لكنه سيشهد انتهاء عقده في جنوب فلوريدا مع نهاية موسم 2025، وقد ترددت أحاديث حول إمكانية تفعيل خيار التمديد لمدة 12 شهراً.
ترقب جماهيري
يعد ميسي أحد أبرز أهداف أندية دوري روشن السعودي، خلال فترة الانتقالات الصيفية القادمة، يتطلع كل من الأهلي والهلال للحصول على خدمات اللاعب، المتوج بكأس العالم في قطر 2022.
وبحسب عدد من وسائل الإعلام محلياً وخارجياً فإن ناديي الهلال والأهلي دخلا بالفعل في منعطف جدي للغاية في مفاوضات مع وكيل أعمال ميسي، وأشارت الوسائل إلى أن وكيل ميسي سيقوم بدراسة كافة العروض المطروحة أمامه من دوري روشن وإنتر ميامي وسيتم تحديد وجهته خلال الفترة القادمة.
الصراع التاريخي
ففي حال تمت صفقة انتقال النجم التاريخي الأسطورة ليونيل ميسي إلى دوري روشن لأحد من أندية الصندوق فبذلك سيعيد إلى الأذهان إشعال الصراع التاريخي بينه وبين كريستيانو رونالدو حينما كان الثنائي يلعبان في الدوري الإسباني مع برشلونة وريال مدريد، ولكن هذه المرة خارج أوروبا، في مشهد سيخطف أنظار العالم بأكمله، ويحول الدوري السعودي إلى أحد أكثر الدوريات متابعة في العالم.
بيرم: صفقة تاريخية.. ومستحيل ينضم للنصر
من جانبه تغزل المدير الفني التونسي والناقد الرياضي الكابتن بيرم مختاري في النجم البرغوث الأسطورة ليونيل ميسي الذي يعتبر الأفضل في العالم، وإضافته الفنية لأي نادٍ ستكون كبيرة وصفقة تاريخية عظيمة لا شك بذلك.
وتابع حديثه الذي خص به «عكاظ» قائلاً: ميسي ليس مفيداً لأندية الصندوق فقط بل حتى لأي نادٍ في دوري روشن لأنه سيكون العلامة الفارقة، في المقابل فإن رتم اللعب في الدوري الأمريكي مع إنتر ميامي حالياً ليس بالعالي والسريع كيفما هو الحال بالدوري السعودي الذي بات أكثر سرعة وتفاعلية وانسجاماً، وكرة حديثة متطورة وأصبح أكثر متابعة من جميع أنحاء العالم.
وعن النادي الذي يحتاج إلى خدمات البرغوث ميسي قال بيرم: استحالة وجوده في نادي النصر وهو أقل الحظوظ من التعاقد مع ميسي بسبب تجديد عقد الدولي البرتغالي كريستيانو رونالدو لمدة موسمين، كون أن الدون والبرغوث في فريق واحد مستحيلة جداً، وعن نادي الهلال فإن الكل شاهده في مونديال كأس العالم للأندية وأرسل رسالة للجميع بأنه نادٍ بمواصفات عالمية لا عربية، فوجود ميسي مع الزعيم بمركز صناعة اللعب بخانة «9.30» فهو سيعطي الإضافة العالية والكبيرة لكتيبة إنزاغي خاصة في وجود لاعبين سريعين كونه في ذكائه لإخراجه الكرة من قدميه ومعاونته لزملائه، إذ إن وجود ميسي سيعطي الإضافة العالية للزعيم، أما فيما يخص نادي الاتحاد وإمكانية التعاقد مع ميسي فمن وجهة نظري لو تمت الصفقة مع العميد سيشكل «توأمة» عالية بيننه وبين القائد الحالي «الحكومة» كريم بنزيما، خاصة أن الحلول الهجومية ستكون على وزن ثقيل ومرعب للخصوم، أخيراً النادي الأهلي وصفقة ميسي، فهو الأكثر حاجة لتلك الصفقة المدوية والتي ستكون حاضرة في الملعب، كون الأهلي لو أراد مواصلة التوهج في البطولة القارية التي حصل عليها واستعادة الألقاب محلياً عليه إتمام الصفقة كونه يملك لاعبين مميزين لكن ميسي سيضيف القوة الهجومية الضاربة.
واختتم حديثه قائلاً: الخلاصة إذا تمت صفقة ميسي، فستكون خطوة جديدة وضخمة في تاريخ كرة القدم السعودية، ودفعة هائلة لمشروع «رؤية 2030» الذي يستهدف جعل المملكة مركزاً رياضياً عالمياً.
مختاري لـ«عكاظ»: البرغوث والدون مستحيل سوياً.. والأهلي أقرب
ميسي محتار.. بين الأربعة الكبار
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The local competitions for all the different leagues around the world have ended.. and the summer transfer news has begun, with each club starting to open negotiations with this or that club and player, in order to finalize deals that will benefit the club during the upcoming sports season.
Despite the plethora of shining names in the world of football, the most distinguished and prominent name globally remains "the flea," the magical Argentine Lionel Messi, captain of the "Tango" national team and Inter Miami, whose current fate everyone is following—will he continue with his team or move to the Saudi Pro League's Roshan?
Two seasons ago, specifically in 2023, Messi's name was very close to transferring to Al Hilal, in addition to being a tourism ambassador for the Kingdom, but he rejected the highest offer in football history presented to him by the club, which exceeded 400 million euros annually. However, his wife, "Antonela," was the main reason for the failure of the flea's joining Al Hilal.
At that time, global media indicated that Antonela preferred to live with their children in Europe or America, and specifically wanted to return to Barcelona. They also added that one of Messi's children had not been happy during the past two years while the Argentine legend was in the French capital with Paris Saint-Germain, and he wanted to return to Barcelona again.
They attacked the poor woman
After the failure to complete the flea's transfer to Al Hilal and the significant backlash faced by his wife Antonela Roccuzzo, the CEO and board member of the Saudi Tourism Authority, Fahd Hamid Al-Din, revealed in previous statements on a podcast that Messi's agent explained to them that the Argentine star preferred the American team's offer after the involvement of "Adidas" and "Apple" in the deal, and receiving a share of the profits from both companies.
Regarding Leo's contract with the Saudi Ministry of Tourism, the CEO announced the possibility of renewing it, especially since the player enjoys great popularity in the United States, and his talk about the Kingdom there would contribute to boosting Saudi tourism.
Fahd Hamid Al-Din pointed out Messi's admiration for "Saudi Arabia," as he believes the Kingdom deserves a visit, and he has indeed done so "twice" before signing the contract with the Ministry of Tourism.
Hamid Al-Din commented on Antonela Roccuzzo, Messi's wife, who faced severe criticism from Al Hilal fans after being accused of ruining the deal by refusing to live in Saudi Arabia, saying: "People attacked her, the poor thing.. I sat with her, and I believe she will come with her friends for tourism in the Kingdom, without Leo or any contract.
Messi and the Big Four
Preliminary talks have begun between representatives of Lionel Messi and the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), which holds a majority stake in four of the biggest clubs in the Roshan Saudi League: Al Ittihad, Al Hilal, Al Nassr, and Al Ahli, aiming to enhance the league's attractiveness.
Although no official offer has been made yet, discussions clearly indicate the possibility of completing a transfer deal in the summer of 2025.
The Saudi Public Investment Fund has resumed its attempts to attract Lionel Messi to Saudi Arabia after they were halted in 2023, and opened talks with his representatives regarding the possibility of his transfer from Inter Miami to Al Hilal.
These discussions fall under a broader strategy pursued by the fund to attract top football stars to the Roshan Saudi League, although it is still unknown to which of the four clubs owned by the fund—Al Ahli, Al Hilal, Al Ittihad, or Al Nassr, where Cristiano Ronaldo plays—Messi might go.
His contract with Inter Miami
The website "Transfermarkt" currently estimates the market value of the Argentine star at around 20 million euros, and no agreement has been reached yet with his club Inter Miami, meaning Messi can sign with a new club as a free agent starting July 1.
According to "TEAMtalk," the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) has reopened discussions with Messi and his representatives after hinting at potential interest in signing him.
Messi has achieved numerous titles and accolades as the best player in the United States, but he will see his contract in South Florida end at the conclusion of the 2025 season, and there have been talks about the possibility of activating a 12-month extension option.
Fan anticipation
Messi is one of the main targets for clubs in the Roshan Saudi League during the upcoming summer transfer window, with both Al Ahli and Al Hilal looking to secure the services of the player who won the World Cup in Qatar 2022.
According to several local and international media outlets, both Al Hilal and Al Ahli have already entered a very serious phase in negotiations with Messi's agent, and the media indicated that Messi's agent will study all the offers presented to him from the Roshan League and Inter Miami, and his destination will be determined in the coming period.
The historic rivalry
If the historic transfer of the legendary star Lionel Messi to the Roshan League occurs with one of the fund's clubs, it would rekindle the historic rivalry between him and Cristiano Ronaldo when the duo played in La Liga with Barcelona and Real Madrid, but this time outside Europe, in a scene that would capture the attention of the entire world and turn the Saudi league into one of the most followed leagues globally.
Birham: A historic deal.. and it’s impossible for him to join Al Nassr
For his part, the Tunisian coach and sports analyst Captain Birham Makhtari praised the legendary star Lionel Messi, who is considered the best in the world, and his technical addition to any club would be significant and a historic deal without a doubt.
He continued his remarks, which he dedicated to "Okaz," saying: Messi is not only beneficial to the fund's clubs but also to any club in the Roshan League because he will be the distinguishing factor. On the other hand, the pace of play in the American league with Inter Miami is currently not as high and fast as it is in the Saudi league, which has become more rapid, interactive, and cohesive, with modern and developed football that has gained more following from all over the world.
Regarding the club that needs Messi's services, Birham said: It is impossible for him to be at Al Nassr, as they have the least chance of signing Messi due to the renewal of the contract of the Portuguese international Cristiano Ronaldo for two seasons, as having both the "don" and the "flea" in one team is very unlikely. As for Al Hilal, everyone saw them in the FIFA Club World Cup and sent a message to everyone that they are a club with global, not just Arab, specifications. Having Messi with the leader in the playmaking position at "9:30" would provide a significant and substantial addition to Inzaghi's squad, especially with the presence of fast players, as his intelligence in distributing the ball to his teammates would be enhanced. Messi's presence would greatly benefit the leader. As for Al Ittihad and the possibility of signing Messi, in my opinion, if the deal were to happen with the club, it would create a strong "twinning" between him and the current captain "the government" Karim Benzema, especially since the attacking solutions would be heavy and terrifying for opponents. Finally, regarding Al Ahli and the Messi deal, they are the most in need of this blockbuster deal, which would be present on the field, as Al Ahli, if they want to continue shining in the continental championship they won and regain local titles, must complete the deal, as they have outstanding players, but Messi would add powerful offensive strength.
He concluded his remarks by saying: In summary, if the Messi deal goes through, it will be a new and massive step in the history of Saudi football and a huge boost for the "Vision 2030" project, which aims to make the Kingdom a global sports hub.
Despite the plethora of shining names in the world of football, the most distinguished and prominent name globally remains "the flea," the magical Argentine Lionel Messi, captain of the "Tango" national team and Inter Miami, whose current fate everyone is following—will he continue with his team or move to the Saudi Pro League's Roshan?
Two seasons ago, specifically in 2023, Messi's name was very close to transferring to Al Hilal, in addition to being a tourism ambassador for the Kingdom, but he rejected the highest offer in football history presented to him by the club, which exceeded 400 million euros annually. However, his wife, "Antonela," was the main reason for the failure of the flea's joining Al Hilal.
At that time, global media indicated that Antonela preferred to live with their children in Europe or America, and specifically wanted to return to Barcelona. They also added that one of Messi's children had not been happy during the past two years while the Argentine legend was in the French capital with Paris Saint-Germain, and he wanted to return to Barcelona again.
They attacked the poor woman
After the failure to complete the flea's transfer to Al Hilal and the significant backlash faced by his wife Antonela Roccuzzo, the CEO and board member of the Saudi Tourism Authority, Fahd Hamid Al-Din, revealed in previous statements on a podcast that Messi's agent explained to them that the Argentine star preferred the American team's offer after the involvement of "Adidas" and "Apple" in the deal, and receiving a share of the profits from both companies.
Regarding Leo's contract with the Saudi Ministry of Tourism, the CEO announced the possibility of renewing it, especially since the player enjoys great popularity in the United States, and his talk about the Kingdom there would contribute to boosting Saudi tourism.
Fahd Hamid Al-Din pointed out Messi's admiration for "Saudi Arabia," as he believes the Kingdom deserves a visit, and he has indeed done so "twice" before signing the contract with the Ministry of Tourism.
Hamid Al-Din commented on Antonela Roccuzzo, Messi's wife, who faced severe criticism from Al Hilal fans after being accused of ruining the deal by refusing to live in Saudi Arabia, saying: "People attacked her, the poor thing.. I sat with her, and I believe she will come with her friends for tourism in the Kingdom, without Leo or any contract.
Messi and the Big Four
Preliminary talks have begun between representatives of Lionel Messi and the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), which holds a majority stake in four of the biggest clubs in the Roshan Saudi League: Al Ittihad, Al Hilal, Al Nassr, and Al Ahli, aiming to enhance the league's attractiveness.
Although no official offer has been made yet, discussions clearly indicate the possibility of completing a transfer deal in the summer of 2025.
The Saudi Public Investment Fund has resumed its attempts to attract Lionel Messi to Saudi Arabia after they were halted in 2023, and opened talks with his representatives regarding the possibility of his transfer from Inter Miami to Al Hilal.
These discussions fall under a broader strategy pursued by the fund to attract top football stars to the Roshan Saudi League, although it is still unknown to which of the four clubs owned by the fund—Al Ahli, Al Hilal, Al Ittihad, or Al Nassr, where Cristiano Ronaldo plays—Messi might go.
His contract with Inter Miami
The website "Transfermarkt" currently estimates the market value of the Argentine star at around 20 million euros, and no agreement has been reached yet with his club Inter Miami, meaning Messi can sign with a new club as a free agent starting July 1.
According to "TEAMtalk," the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) has reopened discussions with Messi and his representatives after hinting at potential interest in signing him.
Messi has achieved numerous titles and accolades as the best player in the United States, but he will see his contract in South Florida end at the conclusion of the 2025 season, and there have been talks about the possibility of activating a 12-month extension option.
Fan anticipation
Messi is one of the main targets for clubs in the Roshan Saudi League during the upcoming summer transfer window, with both Al Ahli and Al Hilal looking to secure the services of the player who won the World Cup in Qatar 2022.
According to several local and international media outlets, both Al Hilal and Al Ahli have already entered a very serious phase in negotiations with Messi's agent, and the media indicated that Messi's agent will study all the offers presented to him from the Roshan League and Inter Miami, and his destination will be determined in the coming period.
The historic rivalry
If the historic transfer of the legendary star Lionel Messi to the Roshan League occurs with one of the fund's clubs, it would rekindle the historic rivalry between him and Cristiano Ronaldo when the duo played in La Liga with Barcelona and Real Madrid, but this time outside Europe, in a scene that would capture the attention of the entire world and turn the Saudi league into one of the most followed leagues globally.
Birham: A historic deal.. and it’s impossible for him to join Al Nassr
For his part, the Tunisian coach and sports analyst Captain Birham Makhtari praised the legendary star Lionel Messi, who is considered the best in the world, and his technical addition to any club would be significant and a historic deal without a doubt.
He continued his remarks, which he dedicated to "Okaz," saying: Messi is not only beneficial to the fund's clubs but also to any club in the Roshan League because he will be the distinguishing factor. On the other hand, the pace of play in the American league with Inter Miami is currently not as high and fast as it is in the Saudi league, which has become more rapid, interactive, and cohesive, with modern and developed football that has gained more following from all over the world.
Regarding the club that needs Messi's services, Birham said: It is impossible for him to be at Al Nassr, as they have the least chance of signing Messi due to the renewal of the contract of the Portuguese international Cristiano Ronaldo for two seasons, as having both the "don" and the "flea" in one team is very unlikely. As for Al Hilal, everyone saw them in the FIFA Club World Cup and sent a message to everyone that they are a club with global, not just Arab, specifications. Having Messi with the leader in the playmaking position at "9:30" would provide a significant and substantial addition to Inzaghi's squad, especially with the presence of fast players, as his intelligence in distributing the ball to his teammates would be enhanced. Messi's presence would greatly benefit the leader. As for Al Ittihad and the possibility of signing Messi, in my opinion, if the deal were to happen with the club, it would create a strong "twinning" between him and the current captain "the government" Karim Benzema, especially since the attacking solutions would be heavy and terrifying for opponents. Finally, regarding Al Ahli and the Messi deal, they are the most in need of this blockbuster deal, which would be present on the field, as Al Ahli, if they want to continue shining in the continental championship they won and regain local titles, must complete the deal, as they have outstanding players, but Messi would add powerful offensive strength.
He concluded his remarks by saying: In summary, if the Messi deal goes through, it will be a new and massive step in the history of Saudi football and a huge boost for the "Vision 2030" project, which aims to make the Kingdom a global sports hub.