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Arab businessman buys $2.6 million ticket to see Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi

Arab businessman buys $2.6 million ticket to see Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi

A Saudi Arabian businessman has won the auction for the $2.6 million golden ticket that will see Cristiano Ronaldo take on Lionel Messi.

Businessman Mushref Al-Ghamdi, manager of the AqarOne real estate group, was the winner of the "Beyond Imagination" ticket, which gives him the seat of honor in Paris Saint-Germain's friendly match against a team made up of players from the Saudi Al Hilal and Al Nassr, the club that recently signed Ronaldo.

With this ticket, Al-Ghamdi will watch the match in the VIP area, but will have the opportunity to meet Ronaldo and Messi, as well as other PSG stars, Neymar Jr. and Kylian Mbappé.

Al-Ghamdi will also attend a gala lunch and will be able to enter the dressing rooms of both teams as well as join a group photo with the winning team.

Authorities in Saudi Arabia said the money would go to charity.