Lionel Messi is Saudi Arabia's new Tourism Ambassador

 Messi is the new tourist ambassador for Saudi Arabia!

Lionel Messi in Saudi Arabia

Picture Credits: MARCA

Lionel Messi, the football legend, arrived at Jeddah's King Abdulaziz International Airport.

On his arrival in the Kingdom on Monday night, the Argentine footballer was greeted with a royal welcome.

As part of his visit to promote the country's developing industries, Messi stopped into Jeddah's historic district.

Princess Haifa Al-Saud, assistant minister of tourism, hosted and accompanied Leandro Paredes, a teammate at his club and national team, and a family member of the Paris Saint-Germain and Argentine footballer.

Messi and his companions had a tour of old Jeddah, including ancient landmarks listed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization's heritage list.