The relationship between PSG and Lionel Messi is getting worse and worse. Thousands of fans gathered in front of the team headquarters, constantly chanting messages against the Argentine superstar.
Crowds of PSG fans were seen gathering in front of the team’s headquarters, lighting flares and using harsh words towards Leo: “Messi, bɑstɑrd”. L’Equipe, RMC or Marca all confirmed this information.
PSG fans gathered outside the club’s headquarters to protest against Messi.
The move comes just hours after Messi is said to have made the decision to leave the Parc des Princes. According to the Telegraph, “El Pulga” will not renew his contract with PSG and is negotiating to find a new destination.
The situation reversed for Messi after less than two seasons. In the summer of 2021, Messi created a fever all over France. Excitement and jubilation crept through every nook and cranny of Paris. PSG fans crowded at the airport or hotel in the capital to welcome Messi. Now they turn their attitude around.
Messi was warmly welcomed by PSG fans
The fɑct that Messi voluntarily made a visit to Saudi Arabia after the defeat to Lorient was considered the “final straw” in the relationship between him and the reigning Ligue 1 champion. PSG decided to ban Leo from playing for two weeks, no for training and a two-week paycheck.
PSG has not officially announced the ban of Messi for two weeks, but the fans of this team protested on May 3. They did not support Messi, but in unison chanted insults to the 36-year-old striker. Other stars such as Neymar, Marco Verratti, coach Christophe Galtier or President Al Khelaifi were also asked to leave.
One of them used a loudspeaker to keep pace with the crowd. “We are tired of these mercenaries, let’s get rid of Messi,” this person said. The crowd chimed in: “That’s right.” The speaker continued: “Especially Al Khelaifi.”
PSG fans chanting in front of Neymar’s house.
These people then shouted mocking words to Neymar, such as “Neymar is missing, missing”. The last time Neymar played for PSG was on February 19, 2023, when PSG defeated Lille 4-3 thanks to Messi’s free kick in the last seconds. Parisians were also delighted to witness Kylian Mbappe and Messi many times hugging each other to celebrate the goal.
Messi in the match PSG lost to Lorient 1-3 at Parc des Princes
But things have deteriorated for PSG since then, when Neymar suffered a long-term injury. PSG also lost to Bayern in the end 0-3 and was eliminated in the 1/8 round of the Champions League, disillusioned with the first crown. In the last six matches in Ligue 1, PSG also lost three matches, still holding the top of the table but being reduced to five points by Marseille.
Messi’s mind also no longer belongs to PSG. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Messi will not renew his contract with PSG. His father – Jorge Messi – is negotiating with the Saudi government about the prospecт of the Argentine superstar switching to play in the Saudi League. If he agrees to go to the Middle East to play football, Messi will enjoy a salary of up to 400 million euros per season. , twice what Cristiano Ronaldo was paid by Al Nassr.
While being opposed at PSG, Messi was welcomed by Barcelona fans. “Time to go home, Leo,” one fan said excitedly. Another also called on PSG to ban Messi forever: “The penalty is effective now so he can return to the real home”. “Is Messi going to use a technique like Ronaldo to get out?”, the third person compared Messi’s situation with the time when Ronaldo rebelled before leaving MU.
