
Al Ahli forward Riyad Mahrez warned that Lionel Messi would be subjected to some rough treatment from Saudi Pro League defenders should he move to the Kingdom, a speculative transfer which has been fueled in recent days.
Messi’s future in Miami has been the subject of considerable debate ever since he entered the final 12 months of his contract in South Beach. The Argentine’s lucrative deal expires in December and no agreement has yet been reached—despite numerous updates from club executives.