Messi: Inter Miami star remembers trip to Saudi Arabia

Messi: Inter Miami star remembers trip to Saudi Arabia

Tosin Abayomi 19:25 - 27.07.2023

Now in the United States, Inter Miami's star Lionel Messi remembers his trip to Saudi Arabia.

Argentine superstar Lionel Messi is back on the social media trends.

Messi who recently joined Major League Soccer (MLS) side Inter Miami, has revisited his trip to Saudi Arabia.

During their tour to Saudi Arabia, Argentinian football great Lionel Messi and his family went to the 300-year-old UNESCO World Heritage Site in Diriyah called At-Turaif.

Lionel Messi and his family in Saudi Arabia/photo via Saudi Tourism Authority
Lionel Messi and his family in Saudi Arabia/photo via Saudi Tourism Authority

Additionally, he visited some of Riyadh's more cutting-edge attractions.

Messi revisits Saudi Arabia after joining Inter Miami

The former Barcelona star on Thursday, July 27 shared photos of his visit to Saudi Arabia.

Along with the photos on his official social media platforms was a message that said, "The best thing about holidays is spending quality time with our loved ones.

Lionel Messi in Saudi Arabia/photo via Saudi Tourism Authority
Lionel Messi in Saudi Arabia/photo via Saudi Tourism Authority

"Flashback to my visit to Riyadh, playing local games and making crafts with the warmest Saudi people. 

"If you are still planning your holidays, head to the cool mountains of Aseer and chill at 17°C degrees."

According to various sources, Lionel Messi has turned his international sports success into a lucrative contract as a spokesperson for Saudi tourism.

Lionel Messi with his family in Saudi Arabia
Lionel Messi with his family in Saudi Arabia

Messi, who is recognized as the best player in all of soccer, was beginning to profit from the new alliance.

The oil-rich Saudi Arabian monarchy uses its resources to recruit star athletes in an effort to improve its reputation throughout the world, and Messi, who won the World Cup with Argentina in December, is on track.

Numerous other soccer stars, like Karim Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo, and dozens more, have settled down in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Lionel Messi scoring a free kick for Inter Miami on his debut
Lionel Messi scoring a free kick for Inter Miami on his debut

Recently, Messi turned down a comparable offer in favor of signing with Inter Miami of Major League Soccer in the United States. 

But so far, there hasn't been any indication that the choice has changed how he interacts with the Saudis.

Messi, who scored two goals as Inter Miami defeated Atlanta United with Diddy and DJ Khaled in attendance, has started his career in the MLS on the right track.

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