According to reports, the Saudis want to sign Lionel Messi during the MLS break. There he could meet Cristiano Ronaldo again – as an opponent or teammate.
Lionel Messi’s season with Chicago is over. What’s next for the Argentine until February? – keystone
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Saudi Arabia is said to be planning to sign Lionel Messi. The Argentine has a winter break in the MLS until the end of February. According to rumors, there is also a possibility of a short-term return to Barcelona.
Inter Miami misses the MLS playoffs. This means that the players have a winter break from Saturday until the end of February. In the North American league it is not uncommon for players to play elsewhere on loan during this time. Accordingly, there are now rumors that superstar Lionel Messi could be joining another club for a few months.
The Spanish newspaper “Sport” speculates that the world champion could return to Barcelona. And “Sky” reports that there are hopes in Saudi Arabia. The football association and the sovereign wealth fund PIF are advising on how Messi could be brought in on loan. The PIF owns four major clubs in the Saudi league.
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo often faced each other as Barcelona and Real Madrid players. – keystone
Should Lionel Messi actually go into the desert, Saudi Arabia would pull off another football coup. Because that would make another duel between the Argentine and his long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo possible. The two have faced each other in 36 games so far, most recently in December 2020 at the empty Camp Nou.
Another, no less spectacular variant would be for the two superstars to appear together. Because the PIF also owns Ronaldo’s club Al-Nassr. Messi and Ronaldo in the same team would be a first that many football fans would certainly watch.
What will Messi do during the MLS break?
35%
He returns to Barcelona.
1
He returns to Barcelona.
32%
He goes to Saudi Arabia.
2
He goes to Saudi Arabia.
33%
He stays in Miami and enjoys the time away from the game.
3
He stays in Miami and enjoys the time away from the game.
What Lionel Messi will do in his free time until the start of the MLS season at the end of February is still unclear. What speaks against a short-term move to the desert is that, according to rumors, he canceled Saudi Arabia in the summer. Back then, when he left Paris Saint-Germain, he is said to have rejected an offer.
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2023-10-11 02:11:55
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