Until now, the details of Messi’s contract with the tourism authority have been a closely held secret.
It is not clear if the contract reviewed by The Times is the current version of the deal.
The travel expenses and five-star accommodations were to be paid by the Saudi government for Messi and up to 20 family members and friends.
Another $2 million for promoting Saudi Arabia on his social media accounts 10 times a year, separately from the promotion of his vacations to the kingdom.
Few people were willing to discuss the terms of Messi’s deal.
Persons:
Messi, Rodrigo, Pablo Negre Abello, Abello, Rayco García Cabrera, Ronaldo, Benzema, Garcia, “, ”, García, Messi didn’t, ” García
Organizations:
The Times, Saudi, Messi, Times
Locations:
Saudi, Saudi Arabia