Lionel Messi and his tourism deal with Saudi Arabia

The match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia produced one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history: the team built around superstar Lionel Messi, considered one of the favourites to lift the trophy, lost their opening match of Group C at the Lusail Stadium against Saudi Arabia. Argentina led through Messi’s penalty in the first half, but the Saudis turned the game around after the break to win 2-1.