RIYADH: Portuguese football star Joao Felix spent the festive period with his family in Saudi Arabia, visiting some of its most famous landmarks.
Felix, who plays for FC Barcelona, arrived in the Kingdom ahead of the boxing match between Joshua Wallin and Wilder Parker on Saturday in Riyadh.
During his stay, Felix took to Instagram to share a glimpse of his experiences. On Tuesday, he posted a picture of himself at VIA Riyadh, the capital’s latest luxury destination. This location boasts a range of exclusive restaurants, a cinema, the first St. Regis Hotel in Saudi Arabia, and luxurious shopping.
Earlier on Monday, the 24-year-old uploaded an Instagram story from Diriyah, a site of historical significance as the birthplace of Saudi Arabia, with his father, mother and younger brother.
Portuguese footballer Joao Felix and his family snapping a mirror selfie at the Maraya in AlUla, Saudi Arabia. (Instagram/@joaofelix79)
The family's travels also included a visit to AlUla, where they took a memorable mirror selfie at the famed Maraya building.
Hugo Felix, Joao's younger brother and a player for the Lisbon-based football club Benfica, also shared several moments from their trip on social media. His posts, which were captioned in Arabic saying “Merry Christmas everyone,” included diverse experiences such as a helicopter ride, visiting a traditional Bedouin tent, enjoying local cuisine, and interacting with animals.
