“PSG Ultras Boo Lionel Messi, Chant Cristiano Ronaldo’s Name: French Football Expert Criticizes Fans”

Former Barcelona star Lionel Messi has been booed by the PSG ultras. The followers began chanting „Cristiano Ronaldo, LO LO LO LO LO, Cristiano Ronaldo…“ when Messi tried to take the free-kick against Ajaccio. PSG fans have also chanted Cristiano Ronaldo’s name against Messi in the past.

The Argentine has made 29 appearances this season, scoring 15 goals and providing 15 assists for PSG, trailing only Kylian Mbappe for PSG this season. The Argentinian came back from a suspension imposed by the club and was in the starting XI against Ajaccio. In the Prince’s Park, the crowd cheered when Messi’s name was announced in the line-up and the Argentine was booed when he touched the ball for the first time.

Despite this, Messi put in a decent performance. Whenever Lionel Messi touched the ball in Paris Saint-Germain’s 5-0 win over AC Ajaccio at the Parc des Princes on Saturday night, the Argentinian heard whistles and applause. French football expert Bixente Lizarazu criticized the fans who took part in the heckling against Messi.

He said, “I am ashamed of the way we treat Messi. He hasn’t had a disastrous season, he’s scored 15 goals and provided 15 assists (in Ligue 1). Yes, things have obviously gone downhill since the World Cup. But we’re talking about the best or one of the best players in history. We can’t treat him like an ordinary player. We can’t treat it like that. The problem in Paris is that most of the players are busy. Aside from Mbappé, who always manages to perform, there are many players who are spoiled by context. So the problem isn’t with the players; it is the framework. This framework, this requirement that we have to demand every day, consistency in building the workforce… But that’s not Messi’s fault. I think he deserves a little more respect.”

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Barcelona fans and players chant Messi’s name after winning the La Liga title

After five long years of waiting, Barcelona crossed that barrier in 2022/23 thanks to a 4-2 derby win over Catalan neighbors Espanyol. A wild celebration ensued on the pitch at the RCDE Stadium, which then had to be taken back to the dressing room as the home crowd stormed the pitch.

Accordingly Gerard Romero Former Barcelona strikers Neymar and Messi spoke to some of those who have brought Xavi’s side to fame. Argentinian superstar Messi also took part in Ronald Araujo’s live Instagram broadcast, which resulted in the Uruguayan defender saying: “Who’s there? Messi? Damned!”

Current Premier League and Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang also sent his well wishes to the Camp Nou by liking a social media post confirming the Blaugrana’s title win. Messi continues to be heavily linked with Barcelona’s return this summer as his contract at Paris Saint-Germain expires towards free agency. Club president Joan Laporta admitted talks are ongoing to see the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner return to his home, the Spotify Camp Nou.

In case you missed it:

• WATCH: Angry Espanyol fans storm the ground after the Barcelona game, forcing their players to move into the tunnel

• WATCH: Shakira’s dissident attack on Gerard Pique was heard at the Espanyol Stadium before Barcelona claimed their 27th La Liga title