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It seems that things are getting worse with every passing day between Paris Saint-Germain and the legendary right winger Lionel Messi. In an utter shock to the entire footballing fraternity and ardent Lionel Messi fans, the French club has suspended the legendary Argentina skipper from the club for a period of two weeks.
Apart from that, the suspension is also effective on his payout from the club as they have decided to cut the pay for these two weeks.
The veteran Italian football journalist Fabrizio Romano has also confirmed on the grounds of sources that it all happened due to the Saudi trip of Messi which was not priorly authorized by the club.
“Paris Saint-Germain have decided to suspend Lionel Messi with immediate effect for two weeks, sources confirm. The suspension will take place now after Messi’s trip to Saudi NOT authorized by the club as per RMCSport. Messi side, still waiting on official communication,” wrote Romano in his recent tweet.
🚨 Paris Saint-Germain have decided to suspend Lionel Messi with immediate effect for two weeks, sources confirm.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 2, 2023
The suspension will take place now after Messi’s trip to Saudi NOT authorized by the club as per @RMCSport.
Messi side, still waiting on official communication. pic.twitter.com/j223WK2r5Z
Just after this announcement from the club, the fans also took to Twitter to come up with a lot of reactions and responses regarding this tussle between Lionel Messi and his club.
Here's how fans reacted:
He went to watch Ronaldo play tbf
— 𝓨𝓙𝓡 (@RMASUF25) May 2, 2023
Messi will suspend PSG instead
— Anthony Dike (@IaMaNtOniODk) May 2, 2023
Messi is practically bigger than PSG!
— Jozef (@jozef_ug) May 2, 2023
This is embarassing from PSG, we all KNOW this is a stunt for France to hate Messi and think he caused the problem.
— Streplic (@Streplic) May 2, 2023
I don’t understand how you can suspend your lead goal contributor with most winning goals in the season because he went to Saudi (he had to) for 1-2 days, if the…
Messi rn: pic.twitter.com/4sdqBih9oU
— IMO PUNTER🤴🏽🇨🇦 (@ImoPunter) May 2, 2023
Cristiano Ronaldo to Leo Messi.#FootballWithDME pic.twitter.com/9UbFfS7V9X
— DME 🇳🇦 (@dme_363) May 2, 2023
My Goat wants to leave, proud of him
— Darker Skinn_⏱_ (@BradleyCarl256) May 2, 2023
Imagine if this was Ronaldo! Heheheh! 😁
— Spending (@Spendin_g) May 2, 2023
Messi to Saudi pretty much confirmed while PSG are trying to save last of their millions by finding reasons for cost cutting.
— Anant Parashar (@thesnopx) May 2, 2023
Notably, things have taken quite a bit of a bitter turn between PSG fans and Lionel Messi since his team Argentina defeated France in the final to win the FIFA World Cup 2022. They had won the World Cup after a long wait of 36 years since the last time they clinched the title under the captaincy of the great midfielder Diego Maradona.
Coming back to the Messi-PSG row, the photos of the Argentina international’s Saudi trip were also broadcasted by the Saudi Minister of Tourism from his official Twitter handle.
“Messi & his family treated themselves to a delightful selection of international cuisine & a luxurious shopping experience in Riyadh followed by a fun-filled afternoon of games, VR experiences, & quality family time at Riyadh City Boulevard,” tweeted Ahmed Al-Khateeb, the tourism minister.
Messi & his family treated themselves to a delightful selection of international cuisine & a luxurious shopping experience in #ViaRiyadh followed by a fun-filled afternoon of games, VR experiences, & quality family time at Riyadh City Boulevard. #WelcomeMessi pic.twitter.com/3O6gRQEN4h
— Ahmed Al Khateeb أحمد الخطيب (@AhmedAlKhateeb) May 2, 2023