Rolls-Royces all round as Saudi Arabian prince gifts soccer players for Argentina defeat - report

The 2022 FIFA World Cup has seen the most upsets in the first round for as long as anyone can remember. The underdogs are outplaying the favourites.

One such team is Saudi Arabia, which made history during the first round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, 22 November, beating Argentina with two goals to one. Argentina is known worldwide for their soccer legends, such as the late Diego Maradona and the more recent and world-renowned Lionel Messi.

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However, not even Messi's only goal could save his team from defeat by the Green Falcons.

For their efforts and historic win, Saudi Arabian Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud is gifting each player a Rolls-Royce Phantom, according to a TimesNowNews report. The win means so much to the people of Saudi Arabia that the king even declared the following day a public holiday.

According to the report, the starting price for a Rolls-Royce Phantom in India is Rs 8.99 crore, which equates to an estimated R18 million, and it can go for up to R22 million. It's pretty tricky to put a value on this car in South Africa because there is no such thing as a base model Rolls-Royce - anywhere in the world.

The cost of a Rolls-Royce Phantom locally is estimated to start from R10 million locally, but that excludes bespoke options.

You know the saying: "If you have to ask for the price for such a vehicle, you most likely won't be able to afford it."

When logging on to the Rolls-Royce site, it reads: "You don't just purchase a Rolls-Royce, you commission it. A motor car that is yours, and yours alone. Every Rolls-Royce that leaves Goodwood is unique to its owner. Our configurator lets you begin the journey of commissioning your Bespoke