Who is Turki Al Sheikh, responsible for the meeting between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo?

This Thursday, January 19, we will witness one of the most anticipated meetings for many years: Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo. The two great superstars who knew how to dominate soccer for more than a decade, will face each other in the friendly between psg Y Riyadh Season, a combination between footballers from Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal. In addition, there will be other figures such as Neymar Jr., Kylian Mbappé, Marcelo Gallardo (on the Arab bench), among others. But who is the organizer of the event of the year?

Who is Turki Al Sheikh?

Turki bin Abdulmohsen bin Abdul Latif Al-Sheikh, or simply called Turki Al Sheikh, was born on August 4, 1981 in Riyadh. He graduated, in 2001, from King Fahad Security College with a degree in Security Science. This title opened the doors for him to access political positions in the government of Saudi Arabia.

He is currently the president of the General Sports Authority and General Entertainment Authority, so his involvement in the organization of the friendly between PSG and Riyadh Season was vital.

In addition, Al Sheikh owns Pyramids from Egypt and Almería from Spain. The latter was in danger of being relegated to the third division in 2019, when the appearance of the Arab managed to return to LaLiga (Spain’s first division) in just three years.

The last event that he was able to promote is the remembered Maradona Cup, where Boca Junior and Barcelona faced each other in a friendly in honor of the death and career of ‘Pelusa’. On that occasion, the Argentines beat the ‘culés’ 4-2 in the penalty shootout, after drawing 1-1 in regulation time.

What is Turki Al Sheikh’s relationship with Lionel Messi?

Argentina faced two friendlies against Brazil and Uruguay in November 2019. Those matches took place in Saudi Arabia, so Turki Al Sheikh took the opportunity to appear before Lionel Messi and company. The Arab leader invited the team to his house, among them were: Lionel Messi, Paulo Dybala, Sergio Agüero, Nicolás Otamendi, Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes and Giovani Lo Celso. Since then, the Argentine ’10’ has followed him on social networks.

When will Messi vs. Christian?

Safety pin. This Thursday, January 19, 2023, a great match will be played that will have as protagonists Lionel Messi Y Cristiano Ronaldo: psg vs. Riyadh Season live at the King Fahd Stadium for an international friendly that will be broadcast by psg tv and the other virtual platforms of the whole of France. In addition, it will also be seen in South America on ESPN and STAR Plus and in Europe on beIN Sports screens. This commitment could mark the last duel between the ‘Flea’ and CR7 and therefore it will be followed worldwide. It should be mentioned that in Trade you will have all the news minute by minute