Greater Middle East is still technically not the same as Middle East, so my statement remains correct. Furthermore, I don't even agree with that political term (Grea.. bla bla bla) which was only created by the west. Maghreb is very different from the Middle East.
My point is there something like natural talent, and something you'll learn in football schools. Messi is a natural talent, players like Beckam, Rooney... are not naturally talented.