Giannis Antetokounmpo, the professional basketball player who plays in the NBA for the Milwaukee Bucks, is in the news again. The Greek-Nigerian player received widespread attention from the sports world when he posted a quirky response on Instagram. The response was directed towards the Saudi Arabia bid of $332 million for Kylian Mbappe.

The PSG star could have earned $700 million within a year through this deal. Giannis’s hilarious post on Instagram read, “Al Hilal, you can take me. I look like Kylian Mbappe.” The playful banter received amusing responses from Neymar, Willian, and even Kylian Mbappe himself, who replied with crying emojis. In a new turn of events, Giannis is all set to take on Messi, but how?

Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Lionel Messi

As crazy as it might sound, it’s real. The NBA player is ready to take on Messi in the Leagues Cup Finale. To the surprise of many, Giannis is a minority owner of Nashville SC. With Inter Miami’s win against the Philadelphia Union and Nashville’s win against Monterrey, both teams have advanced to the final stage of the Leagues Cup.

Nashville SC is estimated to be worth around $500 million, as per Forbes. When compared to the amount the Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal was offering to PSG and Kylian Mbappe, it’s astonishingly jaw-dropping. It’s hard to contemplate that a player could be earning more than the total valuation of a club.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Nashville SC’s $2 million finale

The champion of the Leagues Cup will receive $2 million. The prize per game is $100,000, and the prize for victory is $50,000. When compared to tournaments like Copa Libertadores or the elite Champions League, these amounts are considerably low. The Copa Libertadores winning prize goes up to $18 million, and the Champions League prize is $22 million.

Both teams have their own talismans, with Messi being the superior one at all times. However, considering the atmosphere of a final, anything can go either way. Fans will cherish every moment and hope that the clash becomes historical, producing the best football moments ever. Which side are you on?

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