US EditionSaudis Turned Down Messi Stint Ahead of 2026 World Cup, Says Official
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The Argentinean wanted to join the Saudi championship during the four-month break of the MLS. The Saudi government refused.
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The Siasat DailySaudi Arabia rejects Messi’s offer to play in Pro League
Short-term stint rejected as the Kingdom refuses to be a 'training ground' for others
A senior Saudi Arabian official has dismissed the possibility of signing Lionel Messi on a short-term deal before the 2026 World Cup.
Saudi Arabia Prioritises Long-Term League Development Over Messi Loan Offer
Saudi Arabia turned down a proposal for Lionel Messi to play temporarily in the Saudi Pro League, signalling a shift in the kingdom’s sports investment strategy toward developing its domestic league rather than hosting short-term global stars. According to Abdullah Hammad, CEO of Mahd Sports Academy, Messi’s camp approached him during the last Club World Cup with an offer for the Argentine star to spend several months in Saudi Arabia. The idea w…
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