2) Lionel Messi He turned down a move to Al Hilal that would have seen him paid $1.6 billion over three years
The magician of the modern era, Messi’s dribbles have dazzled fans worldwide. When Saudi riches came knocking, he elegantly sidestepped the lure. The Barça maestro’s devotion to his team, coupled with his enduring bond with Camp Nou, held sway over the alluring desert sands.
