Lionel Messi’s trip to Saudi Arabia with his family saw him disciplined by Paris Saint-Germain for two weeks.
According to French media, Lionel Messi and his family flew to the Middle East without the of PSG coach Christophe Galtier and sporting director Luis Campos. The Argentine striker wants to make the trip to complete commercial work as an ambassador for the Gulf country’s tourism board.
Messi agreed a £25m deal to promote Saudi Arabia last May but has only visited the country once. And now, El Pulga’s second trip has caused him big problems with the host team.
French sports daily L’Equipe reports that Messi will not be extended his contract now after his visit to Saudi Arabia.PSG were furious when the 35-year-old joined the trip and suspended him for two years. weeks, during which Messi will not be able to play or train for the French club.
champion didn’t seem to care about the world out there as he was spotted with his wife and kids enjoying a getaway in Saudi Arabia.
Messi, his wife Antonela Roccuzzo, and their sons Mateo (7 years old) and Ciro (5 years old) were spotted visiting the garden on the farm. Accordingly, the paparazzi captured the moment Leo was holding a falcon, while other images showed him stroking horses and “patching” deer. Messi wears a white t-shirt and wide-leg black pants, the World Cup champion has a big smile in all of the photos.
Meanwhile, beautiful Wag Antonela also showed interest when wearing more traditional costumes for her trip to the Middle East.
The whole family also participated in video games and took pictures at various locations.
Messi’s ban means he will miss PSG’s matches against Troyes and Ajaccio. The superstar born in 1987 has contributed 20 goals and 19 assists in 37 matches for the French giants this season.
But with his contract set to expire at the end of the season, Messi could, in theory, have just three games left against PSG before signing with a new club. An emotional return to Barcelona is possible, if the club’s financial problems are resolved.
