Saudi Arabian soccer team Al-Hilal has made a record-breaking €300 million ($332 million) bid for French soccer icon Kylian Mbappe, in a sign of their ambition to become a major player in the sport. Mbappe is currently under contract with Paris Saint-Germaine, but is reportedly seeking to join Real Madrid starting in the 2024-25 campaign. If the transfer to Al-Hilal goes through, it would open the door for an even more lucrative deal, even if it's just for one year.
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Lionel Messi scored a dramatic free kick in the 94th minute to give Inter Miami their first victory in their brief history, securing a 2-1 win over Mexican club Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup. After Uriel Antuna equalized for Azul, Messi stepped up to take the free kick and curled the ball over a wall of four defenders into the top left-hand corner of the goal, sending the crowd into a frenzy.
Five NFL players have been suspended for violating the league's gambling policy, with three suspended indefinitely and two suspended for six games. The policy prohibits all team personnel from betting on any NFL activities or other sports while on a team's payroll. The suspensions are part of the NFL's commitment to maintaining the integrity of the game and protecting the public's confidence in the league, and the NFL will continue to monitor the situation and take appropriate action if any other violations are found.
Two men on a motorcycle opened fire at an Unico branch in Rosario, Argentina, leaving a message threatening Argentine soccer superstar Lionel Messi. Fortunately, no one was injured, but the incident has caused alarm among the public and sparked a debate about the increasing drug-related violence in the city. The police are currently searching for the two men on the motorcycle and investigating the incident, while the federal government is being called upon to take action and increase security in the city.
The Detroit Lions have announced the passing of former defensive end Jessie Lemonier at the age of 25. The team released a statement expressing their shock and sadness, and asked for privacy for Lemonier's family and friends. Lemonier had played in six games with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2020 and seven games with the Detroit Lions in 2021. The cause of death has not been released.
Cristiano Ronaldo has completed his move to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, signing a three-year contract worth $225 million. This move is a major coup for soccer in the Middle East, and adds to the debate over Saudi Arabia's attempts to use "sportswashing" to improve its reputation internationally. Ronaldo will miss out on the chance to extend his record as the all-time leading scorer in the Champions League, but the club hopes his signing will inspire future generations.