Holiday bliss in Riyadh: Messi's memorable time
Saudi Arabia welcomed football icon Lionel Messi this year (2023)
Although Messi eventually chose Inter Miami as his new team, his visit to Saudi created a lot of buzz
Sharing the flashbacks of his visit to Riyadh, Messi said: "The best thing about holidays is spending quality time with our loved ones"
The trip symbolised the global visibility of Saudi Arabia in the football map, catalysed by the arrival of one of the greatest players of all time
Messi made his highly-anticipated debut for Inter Miami on July 21 against Mexican club Cruz Azul in a Leagues Cup game
The Argentine scored a dramatic winner, guiding Inter Miami to a 2-1 win
He then went onto score a brace, helping Inter Miami secure a 4-0 win over Atlanta United in a Leagues Cup game
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