Have a look at who Mushref Al-Ghamdi, a Saudi tycoon who bought a ticket costing $2.6m to watch Ronaldo, and Messi in PSG vs Riyadh 11
At the King Fahd International Stadium on Thursday, Saudi business billionaire Mushref Al-Ghamdi spent $2.6 million for a unique ticket to the PSG vs. Riyadh 11 club friendly.
Before the match, which also featured two of the biggest football players, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the real estate tycoon purchased the VIP ticket in an auction.
The Saudi businessman was also permitted to see the dressing rooms and observe the award presentation.
Who is Mushref Al-Ghamdi Saudi tycoon who bought VIP ticket worth $2.6m to watch Al Nassr vs PSG
Who is Mushref al-Ghamdi?
Mushref al-Ghamdi is currently one of the internet’s most popular search terms. Aside from that he is one of Saudi Arabia’s most powerful businessmen.
In addition, Mushref’s impact on the Saudi real estate industry was highlighted in the Middle East Forbes magazine. He was listed as one of the entrepreneurs helping to shape Saudi Arabia’s future on the magazine’s front cover. He is the owner of AqarOne which is a real estate firm.
How did he collect the $2.6 million PSG vs Al-Nassr ticket?
Messi vs. Ronaldo is a match that fans are always excited to see since it promises to be a classic. Apart from just being Ronaldo vs Messi, it was the Portuguese star’s debut in a football match in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
As a result of severe bidding, match tickets were in high demand. The “General Entertainment Authority” in Saudi Arabia organised one such auction with a starting bid price of 1 million Saudi riyals ($266,000), which included benefits like a photo opportunity with the players and access to the locker rooms.
The auction was held for a charitable cause. Mushref al-Ghamdi, a Saudi tycoon, appeared to have placed the winning bid of 10 million riyals ($2.6 million).
Reason to pay $2.6 million for a ticket
First off, Al-Ghamdi paid this huge sum likely to meet the outstanding players of this generation, like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe.
Who would want to blow such an incredible chance to pose for pictures with the top stars? To purchase a $2.6 million ticket, all you need to do is earn this much riches!
Additionally, since it is a charity event, participating in this match would include making a donation. Mushref’s desire to witness the eagerly anticipated game was thus for a good purpose.