(CNN) — Paris Saint-Germain has decided to suspend Lionel Messi for two weeks after he took an unauthorized trip away from the team to Saudi Arabia to run his own business, according to a French club source.
CNN has reached out to the Argentine star’s representatives for comment.
The source said the 35-year-old missed the team’s training session last Monday to attend promotional events outside France, while Messi is currently in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism has chosen the “Dango” star as its ambassador for tourism in the kingdom.
Saudi Arabia’s tourism minister, Ahmad Al-Khatib, said on Twitter: “Delighted to welcome Messi and his family to Saudi Arabia.” Family.
Al-Khatib added, “We welcome visitors from all over the world to experience a unique journey to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its hospitality.” Messi posted a promotional ad for Saudi Tourism on Instagram 3 days ago. “Who would have thought that Saudi Arabia has so much greenery?”?
Notably, the Paris club will face Troyes and Ajaccio in the next two weeks.
With the participation of the star who won 7 Ballon d’Or, Paris Saint-Germain lost to Lorient 1/3 last Sunday, but remained at the top of the French first division table.
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