Lionel Messi Declines $1.9B To Play The Long Game

In episode #2489, Neil and Eric unpack why Lionel Messi declined $1.9B to play the long game. When choosing which football club to play for, there’s often more going into the decision than money alone. Tune in to learn about the deals that Messi was offered, the numbers behind them, and how he is making a decision that will benefit his future self. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Lionel Messi Declines $1.9B To Play The Long Game. [00:28] An overview of the options that Lionel Messi had of teams to play for. [01:18] The deal that David Beckham offered Lionel Messi. [02:18] How Beckham played the long game, and how Messi is doing the same. [03:27] Why there are factors other than money influencing Messi’s decisions? [05:03] The Messi brand and why it matters. [06:43] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! FC Barcelona Saudi Arabian Football Federation David Beckham Inter Miami CF Google Bard Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.