After tough home defeat for Paris Saint Germain against Lorient 3-1this Sunday, the team led by Christopher 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 a tourism ambassador since last year and spent a few moments laughing.
His arrival in Arabia generated a revolution in the people, who welcomed him on social media with the hashtag #HiMessi. Even those in charge of governing the country joined in the greetings to Leo through the networks.
Saudi Arabian Minister of Tourism, Ahmed Al Khateebhe wrote: “I am delighted to welcome Saudi Arabian Tourism Ambassador Lionel Messi and his family on their second holiday here. We are happy to share our authentic Saudi welcome with you all.”
Last year Messi also made an escape to Saudi Arabia, where he has trade agreements with the government. That time he had been accompanied by Leandro Paredes, then his teammate at PSG. On this occasion, he traveled with Antonella Roccuzzo and his sons, Thiago, Mateo and Ciro.
According to the French press, This Tuesday the Argentine will be back in Paris rejoin the PSG line-up, who must prepare for their next match against Troyes on Sunday as a guest.
The Parisian team continues to lead but now with a five-point lead on Olympique de Marseille, who beat Auxerre 2-1 with a great performance from Alexis Sánchez and they can momentarily get two points behind PSG on Saturday if they defeat Lens. Ligue 1 still has five dates to finish the season.
Where will Messi play next season? For now it’s all a mystery. Between the rumors that bring him closer to Barcelona and the well-known offer from Saudi Arabia Al Hilal – he has no intention of meeting the top management – La Pulga is still waiting for a meeting with the PSG boss, Nasser Al Khelaifi, to understand if he renews, despite everything , the contract with the club in the French capital.
Source: Clarin
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