3) Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi’s Used Tissue at Barcelona Farewell Put Up for Sale for KSh 109 million
Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 4:49 PM by Rene Otinga
Lionel Messi's used tissue paper during farewell press conference at Barcelona is now up for sale in a store
The Argentina international spent 21 years at Barcelona before his departure winning many titles at the club
Messi, however, joined French side Paris Saint-Germain where he will lead the attack together with close pal Neymar
In the wake of Lionel Messi’s transfer to Paris Saint Germain, all merchandise associated with the Argentine have their prices over the roof, and for good reason as well.
Lionel Messi Lionel Messi in emotional moment during press conference. Photo by Eric Alonso Source: UGC
It is perhaps for this reason that one cheeky fellow decided to take his chance with the piece of tissue used by the 35-year old during his final farewell at Barcelona two weeks ago. As TUKO.co.ke reported, Messi could barely contain his emotions during his final press conference with Barcelona after it was confirmed he would not be continuing with the club.
While explaining to the media and the world in general that he really wanted to stay but was powerless against the circumstances, Messi broke down in tears and his wife Antonella handed him a tissue in the process.
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Paris Saint-Germain Sold More Than 150,000 Lionel Messi Shirts In Seven Minutes, The Numbers Are Staggering
Jack Kenmare
Published 13:43, 13 August 2021 BST
| Last updated 13:45, 13 August 2021 BST
If you somehow managed to grab yourself a Paris Saint-Germain shirt with the name 'Messi' plastered on its back this week, then fair play. You are definitely quick off the mark.
Why, you ask? Well, it has emerged that the French club sold more than 150,000
Lionel Messi shirts in the space of seven minutes, according to Spanish outlet
AS.
And with the cheapest men’s shirt with Messi on the back being priced up at €158, it is believed shirt sales alone brought in an estimated €23.7million of online sales.
That being said, with the discount of women's and children's sizes being considered, the amount will likely be lower but still. That's a serious amount of money in such a short space of time.
It certainly makes his two-year contract with a net salary of €25 million-a-year look worthwhile, although the shirt sales won't go directly into
PSG's pockets.
The
Ligue 1 side signed an agreement with Nike until 2032 that means the club receive €80 million upfront each year rather than a percentage cut of final sales.
AS also report that
Barcelona have lost multiple sources of income with the departure of their star player, with shirt sales being a big factor.
In fact, according to
Brand Finance, Messi's departure could end up costing the Blaugrana €137 million in brand value.
They estimate a loss of €17 million on matchdays, as well as a whopping €43 million when it comes to lost merchandise sales - not to mention commercial and sponsorship opportunities, with the club potentially looking at losing €77 million in business revenue.
How many million did they make?!
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