World Cup winner Lionel Messi has been sanctioned by Paris Saint-Germain after making an unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia during the French champions' Ligue 1 season
Lionel Messi was punished by PSG after his trip to Saudi Arabia
Lionel Messi was punished by PSG after his trip to Saudi Arabia
Paris Saint-Germain has handed Lionel Messi a ban and fine after the star made a mid-season tour to Saudi Arabia.
The 35-year-old traveled to Saudi Arabia following PSG's Ligue 1 defeat to Lorient. The move was reportedly not approved by manager Christophe Galtier, and the club has been taking action ever since.
Messi received a backlash after the trip, shocked teammates The Argentina player, who won the World Cup with the country in 2022, is the tourism ambassador of the Middle Eastern country but has not been allowed by Galtier to make the trip. Go. Messi's contract at Paris Saint-Germain expires at the end of the current season, with several clubs interested in a move to the veteran. Saudi Arabia and the United States are interested, while former club Barcelona also want to bring him back to Camp Nou.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has spoken out about the club's relationship with Messi, although no agreement has been reached. The Catalan side are said to be making some cuts in the bid to ensure their financial situation allows them to complete a transfer.
Messi left Barca for PSG in 2021, having spent his entire career at the Camp Nou up to that point. He has scored 20 goals this season, only Kylian Mbappe has scored more for the defending champions, but his future remains in doubt after failing to deliver Champions League glory.
Lionel Messi participated in PSG's final match against Lorient
Lionel Messi participated in PSG's final match against Lorient
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