Messi joins Turki Al-Sheikh in Riyadh to watch Almeria take on Elche Almeria Forming close relationship

Almeria owner Turki Al-Sheikh welcomed Lionel Messi into his home in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to watch his club take on Elche.

The pair had met previously, with Al-Sheikh wanting to strike up relationships with football's biggest stars as he looks to take Almeria to the next level.

Al-Sheikh wants to change the club's colours and badge, and he has met with the likes of Messi and Jose Mourinho in recent weeks.

With the Argentina squad in Saudi Arabia for their friendly with Brazil, Messi was invited to Al-Sheikh's house along with Paulo Dybala, Sergio Aguero, Giovani Lo Celso and Rodrigo De Paul to watch Almeria take on Elche.

Almeria, who have Guti has head coach, ended up drawing with Elche, meaning they have now picked up just one win in their last 10 games.

Argentina are back in action on Monday when they face Uruguay in a friendly in Tel Aviv, Israel.