The tablecloth between Lionel Messi and Paris Saint-Germain fans finally seems cut. The world champion was loudly booed by his own supporters in his home stadium last Saturday.
Next level of escalation between Lionel Messi and the PSG fans: On his memorable return to the Parc des Princes lawn for the home game against AC Ajaccio, the 35-year-old was not warmly welcomed.
As soon as the team line-up was announced, it was clear in the stadium that many PSG fans were done with the Messi era. Boos and whistles also sounded during the game as soon as the offensive star had the ball at his feet.
Messi was not directly involved in the 5-0 thrashing, but played the full 90 minutes. There are still three game days to play for PSG this season, and it should also be Messi’s last in the blue and red dress.
Barcelona fans celebrate championship by chanting ‘Messi’
For months there have been rumors of the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner returning to FC Barcelona or a move to Saudi Arabia, which has already caused unhappiness among PSG supporters. The camel’s back, however, was the trip to Saudi Arabia, which the club did not authorize, through which he skipped a penalty training session that had been scheduled at short notice.
Messi was then suspended by the club. Not only Lionel Messi was then targeted by some PSG ultras, his teammate Neymar also became the target of his own supporters.
While Lionel Messi was still being booed in Paris on Saturday night, the mood in Barcelona on Sunday was very different. After winning the Spanish championship, numerous Barca fans had celebrated on the streets. Videos on Twitter show “Messi” chanting. At his old place of work, the return of the superstars is eagerly awaited.
2023-05-16 06:38:22
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