It seems like something that people thought would go wrong has finally gone wrong! PSG added Lionel Messi to the already sensational star cast of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe last year. Reports of differences between Neymar and Mbappe were already made before Messi’s arrival. But since last year, the power struggle has become three-way.
In the second match of League 1 against Montpellier, Mbappe was seen indulging in theatrics on the ground. In one incident, he was seen stopping when PSG were on the counter-attack as he did not receive the ball.
In the other instance, he was seen arguing with Neymar to give him the penalty. The one, however, which has brought the whole of footballing fraternity together is him bumping into and brushing aside Messi.
Pero qué hace Mbappé? La uña de Messi tiene más historia que él.
— Xavi (@LaEraXavi) August 14, 2022
This has not gone down well for the French youngster as he is getting trolled left, right, and centre. Before we look at those tweets, however, let us know the root cause behind this fallout at PSG.
Many reports suggest that PSG’s dressing room is divided with Messi and Neymar on one side and Mbappe on the other. Sergio Ramos, meanwhile, has tried to turn up as the mediator between the two.
Mbappe, who was almost ready to sign for Real Madrid this season, was given a bumper contract by the PSG management. This deal which is reported to be over €250m has made the 23-year-old one of the best-paid footballers of all time. Additionally, Mbappe has also been handed over veto powers at the club. Essentially, he has the power to have a say in terms of player signings and coach appointments.
Giving a young person so much power is a recipe for disaster as PSG are about to find out and allegedly already doing so behind the curtains. The fallout between Mbappe and Neymar with Messi as a unique spectator was all laid bare for everyone to see at PSG’s last game.
Twitter has, however, sided with Messi given his stature in the sport. Let’s look at some of the tweets on the matter.
Mbappé at 23 vs Messi at 23 pic.twitter.com/LZ6IMDWqpE
— 💫 (@MilanPaz06) August 15, 2022
Mbappe needs humbling so a quick reminder…
Messi at 22 vs Mbappe at 22 pic.twitter.com/aUi5jrxzyN
— 🪄 ً (@thfcoh) August 15, 2022
I hate seeing all this mbappe vs Messi comparisons ffs 🤦♂️... Mbappe at 23 isn’t even better than A young Rooney
— Mayberry 🗯 (@Mayberrytheboss) August 16, 2022
PSG should now get Ronaldo so they can have Neymar Messi vs Mbappe Ronaldo pic.twitter.com/K6WZQtSZyI
— Zulu Dude (@El_Dudrino) August 15, 2022
Mbappe in his whole 8 years "Ligue 1" career : 136 Goals ⚽
Messi in year 2011 & 12 : 150 Goals ⚽
Never ever compare Lionel Messi with these kids 💀💀💀 pic.twitter.com/ElcgexfU2y
— Shanvi 💫 (@ShanviMessi) August 16, 2022
Name: Kylian Mbappe
Hype: Cristiano Ronaldo
Salary: Leo Messi
Attitude: Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Reality: A Marcus Rashford who's built his career on taking advantage of Ligue 1 teams pic.twitter.com/VtiDmwiZEz— The Football Arena (@thefootyarena) August 16, 2022
Mbappé at 23: Celebrating a hat-trick of being the FIFA cover star.
Messi at 23: Celebrated a hat-trick of Ballon d'Ors. pic.twitter.com/u8rDqSax0B
— KYSTAR (@KYSTARFC) August 16, 2022
So If Ronaldo would have come to PSG. Mbappe, Neymar & Ronaldo all would have been fighting for a penalty won by Messi.💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 pic.twitter.com/FpFjIufHm9
— Shanvi 💫 (@ShanviMessi) August 15, 2022
📸 | This picture says it all. This was during the water break vs Montpellier. Kylian Mbappe alone at the center away from his teammates.#PSG🔴🔵❌ pic.twitter.com/9uNySqM7TV
— PSG Chief (@psg_chief) August 15, 2022
Messi and Neymar after arguing against Mbappe pic.twitter.com/TA7QiJmy4I
— TroII FotbaII (@TroIIFotbaII) August 17, 2022
Mbappe is like nobody compared to
Messi, Neymar and Ramos there, he should know his place tbh#Mpaypal pic.twitter.com/PHoqfjlNJX— NeDu💯👑 (@yoursidehusband) August 16, 2022