DUBAI: Argentine football legend Lionel Messi on Thursday looked back at his Riyadh visit by sharing pictures with his family on Instagram.
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“The best thing about holidays is spending quality time with our loved ones,” he wrote to his 480 million followers. “Flashback to my visit to Riyadh, playing local games and making crafts with the warmest Saudi people.”
“If you are still planning your holidays, head to the cool mountains of (Asir) and chill at 17°C degrees,” he advised his fans.
The photos show the footballer with his sons and wife Antonella Roccuzzo.
He also uploaded a photo of Asir’s gorgeous mountains.
Messi visited the Kingdom in May, visiting At-Turaif, a 300-year-old UNESCO World Heritage Site in Diriyah, as well as some of Riyadh’s more modern attractions.
In Diriyah, he went on a guided tour and dined at Al-Bujairi Terrace.
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Messi and his family took advantage of the packed itinerary by visiting VIA Riyadh and Boulevard Riyadh City, two of the city’s ultra-modern entertainment and retail zones.
