Saudi excitement at the possibility of soccer superstar Lionel Messi joining the nation's Pro League swelled on Thursday after it was announced he would visit the kingdom for a third time in less than a year later this month.The Argentine, who completed a glittering career resume last year by lifting the
Saudi excitement at the possibility of soccer superstar Lionel Messi joining the nation's Pro League swelled on Thursday after it was announced he would visit the kingdom for a third time in less than a year later this month.
"I am happy to welcome our Tourism Ambassador... and his family and friends this month... to enjoy our most beautiful tourism destinations, connect with our people and enjoy unique experiences!" Al-Khatib said on Twitter. The oil-rich nation appointed Messi its tourism ambassador last year, and he visited Jeddah in May, before returning in January to play a friendly match with PSG against a team of Saudi League stars, when he faced great rival Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Saudi Sport website reported on Wednesday that Al-Hilal had already made him a"huge offer" to join once his contract with PSG ends in June.
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