PHOTOS of Lionel Messi in Saudi Arabia have emerged – a trip that has seen Paris Saint-Germain ban him for two weeks.
The Argentine, 35, allegedly skipped training to fly to the Middle East without permission.
Lionel Messi is in Saudi Arabia with his familyRex
PAHe has been banned for two weeks by Paris Saint-Germain for the visit[/caption]
PAMessi relaxed in the Middle East alongside his wife Antonela Roccuzzo[/caption]
Messi was snapped in some adorable photos with his childrenRex
PAThe Argentine recently became a Saudi ambassador[/caption]
He is said to have done so without getting approval from PSG manager Christophe Galtier or sporting director Luis Campos.
The forward works as an ambassador for the country’s tourism board.
He agreed a £25million deal to promote Saudi Arabia last May but had only visited once prior to this week.
But now he has been snapped with his family and kids as he enjoys some downtime in the Kingdom.
Messi has parked his domestic season to head to Saudi
PAMessi’s two boys smiled for the pics in the Middle East[/caption]
PAIt is unknown how long Messi will be out in the Middle East[/caption]
Messi, his wife Antonela Roccuzzo, and his sons, Mateo, 7, and Ciro, 5, were snapped visiting a farm.
And the South American icon was pictured holding a falcon, while other images showed him petting horses and closely admiring deer.
Messi’s ban means he will miss PSG’s matches against Troyes and Ajaccio.
The World Cup winner has contributed 20 goals and 19 assists in 37 matches for the French giants this season.
BETTING SPECIAL – BEST NO DEPOSIT CASINO OFFERS
But with his contract up at the end of the campaign, he could in theory have just three PSG matches left before signing for a new club.
An emotional return to Barcelona could be on the cards, if the finances of a deal can be worked out with the Spanish titans.
Saudi side Al Hilal have also been linked with a mind-boggling £350million-a-year move for Messi.
And David Beckham’s Inter Miami are also thought to be interested in striking a deal with the Barcelona legend.
He has enjoyed a successful season for both club and country Read More