Whistles and a final bankruptcy for Lionel Messi: The football superstar was also whistled at by PSG fans at his farewell performance in Paris.
It was not the first time that there were expressions of displeasure against the 35-year-old world champion in the Prinzenpark. Then the Argentinian’s last appearance in the Paris Saint-Germain shirt on Saturday night also failed. Coach Christophe Galtier’s team lost 3-2 to underdog Clermont Foot. PSG were previously determined as champions.
The Spaniard Sergio Ramos (16th minute), who leaves the club just like Messi, and Kylian Mbappe (21st / penalty kick) gave the home side the lead before the break. Johan Gastien (24th), Mehdi Zeffane (45th) and Grejohn Kyei (63rd) then caused the surprise.
Coach Galtier had already announced Messi’s farewell, and the Parisians made it official shortly before kick-off. “The club wishes Leo many more successes for the rest of his career.”
As in 2021, when Messi moved to Paris after 16 professional years at FC Barcelona, the seven-time world footballer is free. Where he goes is still open. He is expected to announce his decision in the next few days. It’s entirely possible that Messi, like Portugal’s superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, will move to Saudi Arabia and accept a highly lucrative offer there.
Mbappe makes history
The season ended more positively for Kylian Mbappé than for Lionel Messi. Thanks to 29 goals this season, the 24-year-old striker took the top scorer’s cannon ahead of Alexandre Lacazette (Lyon, 27 goals). It was the fifth season in a row that the Frenchman finished with the most goals in Ligue 1.
Before Mbappé, only Carlos Bianchi, Delio Onnis and Jean-Pierre Papin managed this feat in the French league. The latter also won the title five times in a row between 1988 and 1992.
dpa
2023-06-04 07:40:59
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