Mahrez referred to the possibility as a 'childhood dream,' but also warned Messi of the on-pitch situation in the Saudi league, and told CARRE,

Lionel Messi gains support as Rodrigo De Paul joins Inter Miami from Atletico Madrid, adding experience and tenacity to the midfield.

In a matchup between two elite clubs across conferences, San Diego FC outlasted Nashville SC, while in a contest between two of the best in the East, Inter Miami and FC Cincinnati shared the spoils in a scoreless draw. Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba, meanwhile, were both suspended for the match due to their unexcused absence at the MLS All-Star Game.

A l 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.