Lionel Messi suspended by Paris Saint-Germain following unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia
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Lionel Messi suspended by Paris Saint-Germain following unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia
Paris Saint-Germain has suspended Lionel Messi for two weeks after the Argentinian’s unauthorized trip away from the team to conduct personal business, according to a club source.
CNN has reached out to Messi’s representatives for comment.
The source said Messi missed Monday’s training session to attend promotional events outside of France. Messi is in Saudi Arabia, according to multiple reports.
Along with updated pictures of Messi relaxing with his family, Ahmed Al-Khateeb, the Minister of Tourism for Saudi Arabia, tweeted Monday: “I am happy to welcome #Messi and his family to Saudi to enjoy the magical tourist destinations and authentic experiences.
“We welcome visitors from all around the world to experience a unique trip to Saudi Arabia and its hospitality.”
Lionel Messi is an Argentine professional footballer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. He was born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina, and began his football career at a young age. Messi played for the youth teams of Newell's Old Boys in Argentina before joining FC Barcelona's youth academy in Spain at the age of 13.
Messi made his professional debut for Barcelona in 2004, and he quickly established himself as a star player. He has won numerous individual awards, including the Ballon d'Or (awarded to the best player in the world) a record seven times. Messi has also helped Barcelona win numerous team trophies, including ten La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions League titles.
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