How Nike missed out on Lionel Messi to Adidas in move that cost company £6 billion

Lionel Messi has a lifetime contract with Adidas but he was once on the verge of signing with Nike.

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How Nike missed out on Lionel Messi to Adidas in move that cost company £6 billion

Lionel Messi has a lifetime contract with Adidas but he was once on the verge of signing with Nike.

How Nike missed out on Lionel Messi to Adidas in move that cost company £6 billion

Lionel Messi has a lifetime contract with Adidas but he was once on the verge of signing with Nike.

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