Why Paris Saint-Germain’s Instagram followers dropped after Lionel Messi’s last match

• Messi played last game for PSG
• PSG’s social media was affected
• Messi’s next port will soon be determined

WHAT HAPPENED?

Lionel Messi played the full 90 minutes when PSG lost 3-2 at the hands of Clermont Foot in the final match of Ligue 1 2022/23, which was also his last appearance for The Parisians. Although it’s not official yet, the departure of the Argentinian superstar has had an impact on the social media giant of France. Yes, PSG’s Instagram followers have dropped at least one million over the weekend.

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THE SITUATION:

During his two years in Paris, Messi’s tenure was filled with controversy. What was billed as a ‘dream transfer’ for PSG turned out to be a disaster, and PSG ultras often cheered the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner and his team-mate, Neymar. The situation has worsened in recent months, after Messi skipped training to fly to Saudi Arabia to carry out sponsorship obligations. In the aftermath, he was punished by PSG.

WHAT NEXT FOR MESSI?

Whether it’s Barcelona, ​​Inter Miami, or following Cristiano Ronaldo to Saudi Arabia, the club Messi has chosen as his new destination this summer will almost certainly be flooded with new followers on social media.