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October 30, 2025
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Saudis turned down Messi stint ahead of 2026 World Cup, says official

Saudis turned down Messi stint ahead of 2026 World Cup, says official

Saudi Arabia declined an offer to sign Lionel Messi for a short-term stint in the Saudi Pro League before next year's World Cup, according to a senior sports official...

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Saudi Arabia rejected an offer for Lionel Messi to play a short-term stint in the Saudi Pro League before the 2026 World Cup, according to Abdullah Hammad, CEO of the Mahd Sports Academy.

  • Messi's team contacted Hammad, offering the stint to keep Messi in shape during a nearly four-month MLS break.
  • The Saudi Sports Minister rejected the offer, stating the league would not be a mere "preparation platform" for other tournaments.
  • Saudi Arabia has significantly invested in football, attracting stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, and Karim Benzema to its league, and will host the 2034 World Cup.

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