Richard Hughes Rejects Saudi Interest and Commits His Future to Liverpool

In a stunning twist, reports suggest that Argentine icon Lionel Messi could be heading back to Europe this winter—this time for a short-term loan spell with Turkish giants Galatasaray. According to MACKOLICK, the move would see Messi join the Istanbul club for around four months, serving as part of his preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The idea behind the switch is to help him regain peak sharpness after his years of dominance with Barcelona and his recent spell in MLS.

Since taking charge at Barcelona, Hansi Flick has stood out for his willingness to make bold decisions about which players could flourish and which might hold the team back. He quickly identified those who would positively influence the squad, and he deserves recognition for placing his trust in players like Eric García, Raphinha Dias, and Ferran Torres. Each of them seized their opportunity and soon became important pieces of his project. But things didn’t always unfold so smoothly.

Real Madrid have been told that they made a “huge mistake” with Arsenal star Martin Zubimendi, who joined the Premier League giants in the summer.