The Argentine took advantage of the day off and went with his family to the Asian country. The reasons for the excursion.
After the tough home defeat for Paris Saint Germain against Lorient 3-1this Sunday, the team led by Christophe Galtier He had Monday off. And Lionel Messi took advantage of it for a lightning trip to Saudi Arabia. Accompanied by his family, the Argentine flew to the Asian country where he has been serving as a tourist ambassador since last year.
His arrival in Arabia generated a revolution in the people, who received him on social networks with the hashtag #HelloMessi. Even those in charge of governing the country also joined the greetings to Leo through the networks.
The Minister of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, Ahmed Al Khateebwrote: “I am delighted to welcome Saudi Arabian Tourism Ambassador Lionel Messi and his family on their second vacation here. We are happy to share our authentic Saudi welcome with all of you.”
Last year, Messi had also made a getaway to Saudi Arabia, where he has commercial agreements with the government. That time he had been accompanied by Leandro Paredes, then his teammate at PSG. On this occasion, he traveled with Antonela Roccuzzo and his sons, Thiago, Mateo and Ciro.
According to the French press, This Tuesday, the Argentine will be in Paris again to rejoin PSG training, which must prepare for its next game against Troyes, on Sunday as a visitor.
The Parisian team continues to lead but now with a five point advantage over Olympique de Marseille, who beat Auxerre 2-1 with a great performance from Alexis Sánchez and on Saturday they can momentarily get two points behind PSG if they defeat Lens. Ligue 1 has five dates left to finish the season.
Where will Messi play next season? For now everything is a mystery. Between the rumors that bring him closer to Barcelona and the known offer from Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia – he does not plan to meet with the leaders – La Pulga is still awaiting a meeting with the boss of PSG, Nasser Al Khelaifi, to see if he renews, to Despite everything, his contract with the club from the French capital.
2023-05-01 13:42:15
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