Messi Socios deal completed and popular football player became Global Brand Ambassador of Socios. Lionel Messi has agreed to endorse digital fan token firm Socios.com for more than $20 million, according to a source close to the agreement.
Following NFL star Tom Brady and NBA megastar LeBron James, Lionel Messi has joined the crypto realm, bringing his endorsements to a new level. The collaboration is part of a broader movement between cryptocurrency companies and soccer clubs, according to reports.
Lionel Messi, Global Brand Ambassador.
— Socios.com (@socios) March 29, 2022
Messi Socios deal completed
The popular football player Lionel Messi, who recently moved from Barcelona to Paris St Germain will star in a publicity and marketing campaign for Socios ahead of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, which begins in November.
The source added that the ‘ambassador’ contract for Messi does not include crypto payments and is a three-year agreement.
Over 130 sports organizations, including a number of top soccer clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, Juventus, and Manchester City have partnered with Socios.
What is fan token?
Football clubs make use of a type of cryptocurrency known as fan tokens to allow supporters to vote on minor issues regarding their clubs. The coins have been criticized by some supporters groups because, while they are becoming increasingly appealing to clubs, they give little substance in terms of actual participation and add more financial pressure on football fans.
