Saudi Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb shared a series of photos of Argentine star Lionel Messi and his family, commenting on his Twitter account: "Happy to welcome Messi and his family to Saudi Arabia to enjoy our diverse tourist destinations and explore authentic experiences that reflect the warmth and generosity of our people. We welcome visitors from all over the world to enjoy a unique journey to the Kingdom." Social media users interacted with the photos of the Argentine star, during which he was seen teaching his son how to play Kirem, a game similar to billiards.