Lionel Messi suspended for two weeks by PSG over UNAUTHORIZED trip to Saudi Arabia
The Argentine's difficult relationship with the club continues.
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Paris Saint-Germain has suspended star player Lionel Messi with immediate effect for two weeks. According to sources, the suspension comes after Messi’s “unauthorized” trip to Saudi Arabia.
Paris Saint-Germain confirmed that they are set to “discipline football star Lionel Messi over his trip to Saudi Arabia.” Messi’s suspension is likely to raise eyebrows across the footballing world, given his reputation as one of the best players in the game. The Argentine missed training on Monday due to a trip to Saudi Arabia with his family, which he reportedly had scheduled some time ago as part of his role as the country’s tourism ambassador.
Since joining PSG last year, Messi has not had the smoothest of rides. Despite his undeniable talent on the pitch, the Argentine superstar has faced criticism from fans and pundits alike. His performances have come under constant scrutiny, and he has been booed several times since his World Cup victory in Qatar 2022.
Messi’s suspension may also have implications for PSG’s upcoming matches. The club is in a tight race for the Ligue 1 title, with only a few games left. The Parisians are presently five points clear at the top of Ligue 1. However, Messi’s absence may affect the team’s performance on the pitch and potentially harm their chances of securing the title.
It has been suggested that the suspension may be related to Messi’s contract negotiations with the club, while others have pointed to the political rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Qatar, who have ties to PSG.
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Lionel Messi set to leave Paris Saint-Germain?
The Argentine superstar’s departure from Paris has been the subject of heavy speculation, and this is bound to rise after his two-week suspension. Lionel Messi is reportedly unhappy in the French capital.
According to reports, there are various reasons why Messi is unhappy in France. Sources say the weather is too cold and too rainy compared to the sunny Barcelona, and the World Cup winner is more isolated than he was in Spain. He has also faced difficulties in speaking French, causing communication issues in the dressing room. It will be interesting to see what happens in the summer window, with the likes of FC Barcelona and Manchester City looming.
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