One of Argentina’s football greats, Lionel Messi, is currently visiting Saudi Arabia.
The Paris Saint-Germain forward is currently enjoying a family trip in the Kingdom. They landed in Riyadh on May 1st and are planning to explore the city for a couple of days.
During their time in Saudi Arabia, Leo Messi and his family took part in a variety of activities, including playing the traditional board game Carrom. Their first day in the Saudi capital involved visiting a farm, where they enjoyed a traditional Saudi breakfast and interacted with an Arabian gazelle as part of the Kingdom’s conservation efforts. In addition to learning how to play Carrom, the Messi family also had the opportunity to explore the art of palm weaving and its rich historical significance.
Leo Messi and his family were in Saudi Arabia, where they were spotted feeding a Saudi Arabian gazelle. The family had a great time playing games at Boulevard Riyadh City and also visited the upcoming dining and retail spot, Via Riyadh. Their itinerary included a visit to Diriyah and a meal at Bujairi Terrace during their time in the Saudi capital.
The Messi family recently embarked on a trip to Riyadh, accompanied by DiriyahLionel Messi, who was appointed as the Saudi Tourism Ambassador in May 2022. During his first visit, Messi enjoyed activities such as attending the Jeddah Season festival and exploring the vibrant city situated on the Red Sea.
Now, Messi and his family are heading back to Saudi Arabia for a second visit to continue their research on the country’s attractions. In our view, these are the top Saudi destinations that they shouldn’t miss out on.
An upcoming visit by Messi to Saudi Arabia is set to happen later this month. Football is hugely popular in the country, with the recent addition of Cristiano Ronaldo leading to a surge in Al Nassr supporters. Saudi Arabia has also been selected to host the FIFA Club World Cup. If you’re looking to get into football yourself, check out these top-notch football fields in Riyadh.
