Posted by : Aahil Shaik
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Saudi Arabia Rejected Lionel Messi’s Supply to Play Throughout MLS Break
Saudi Arabia turned down a proposal to carry soccer star Lionel Messi to play a short-term spell within the Saudi Professional League, a senior official has confirmed.
Hammad stated:
“Over the past Membership World Cup, Messi’s crew reached out and advised he may play in Saudi Arabia because the MLS season stops for almost 4 months. The participant wished to remain energetic and put together for the 2026 World Cup.”
Hammad handed the proposal to the Minister of Sports activities, who rejected it, explaining that the Saudi Professional League shouldn’t be used simply as a coaching floor for gamers getting ready for different tournaments.
The dialog additionally in contrast Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s attitudes towards new challenges. Whereas Messi had strict situations and stayed emotionally linked to Barcelona, Ronaldo totally accepted the expertise of taking part in in a brand new nation, league, and tradition when he joined Al Nassr in 2022.
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