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Lionel Messi transfer to Saudi Arabia: ‘Would complete leap made Criano Ronaldo’, says Prez of Saudi Arabian FA

insidetrack IndiaJune 1, 2023

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Lionel Messi’s transfer saga this summer has taken another turn after Saudi Arabia FA President Yasser Al-Misehal confirmed their interest in bringing the Argentine superstar to the middle east.
According to a report on goal.com Saudi FA president spoke to SSC News and said, “I have no news to be honest. There’s no doubt that personally, I would like to see Messi in the Saudi Arabian league. It would complete the great leap that was made Criano.”
If Messi does make a move to Saudi Arabia, then it will be an important moment in football’s hory.
He will follow Ronaldo’s footsteps, and will be a major addition to the Middle East, thus changing the region’s football landscape.
The move could also boost the growing financial power of Saudi Arabia, which has been investing heavily in football in recent years, and is now one of the richest leagues in the world.
Messi’s potential arrival could also attract other top players to the Saudi Professional League.
Meanwhile, Messi was featured in Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) promotional video for their 2023-24 kit. This fuelled speculations that he might remain at the French club for another season.

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Presenting our new 23/24 season @nikefootball 🟥🟦
A shirt that honours the design of a classic Parisian kit and embodies the unique spirit of the French capital ✨# pic.twitter.com/nQURugA94J
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) May 31, 2023
Interestingly, Brazilian star Neymar also appears alongside Messi.

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