The Ligue 1 leaders reportedly punished and suspended the Argentine.
Following his unauthorized travel to Saudi Arabia earlier this week, Lionel Messi has apologized to Paris Saint-Germain in front of the public.
After making an unapproved promotional trip to the Middle Eastern nation, the Argentine was reportedly fined and suspended by the Ligue 1 leaders.
The day after his team's shocking loss to Lorient, the 35-year-old Saudi Tourism Authority ambassador was spotted in Riyadh on Monday.
Messi claims he had to make the trip due to contractual obligations after initially postponing it and mistakingly believing he had the day off.
With news that the World Cup winner is planning to leave PSG in the summer, the situation has brought to light an apparent deterioration in their relationship.
In a video that was uploaded to Instagram, Messi said: "I wanted to produce this video because of everything that is going on.
"I want to start by apologizing to the club and my teammates. I genuinely believed that, like in previous weeks, we would have free time after the game.
"I had planned this trip to Saudi Arabia, which I had previously had to cancel, but I couldn't this time. I apologize once more and stand by the club's decision. Best wishes.
Messi, a seven-time Ballon d'Or winner, left Barcelona two years ago under serious financial troubles and quickly signed with PSG.
Although it is commonly believed that the financial situation of the LaLiga leaders makes a return to the Nou Camp improbable, he has been linked to it. Other rumored destinations include Saudi Arabia and the United States.
Lionel Messi departed Barcelona in the summer of 2021, and Barcelona is hoping he'll agree to return but at a lesser salary. The Catalan heavyweights are currently drafting a two-year contract with an optional third year. (Sport)
Lionel Messi apologizes publicly to PSG following his unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia
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