The star asked to stop talks about a possible move to the Middle East, but Saudi Arabia was surprised and responded forcefully. Also: the family reason that led to leaving Paris Saint-Germain.
Jorge Messi, Lionel's father, is in Barcelona and confirmed to local journalists on Monday that his son intends to return to the Blaugrana. "Leo wants to come back, the possibility exists and we believe he can come back," said the father, who is also an agent for the world champion.