Lionel Messi is widely regarded as one of the most beloved footballers worldwide. The Parisian club has been going through a tumultuous period, and Messi finds himself at the centre of it. Following a two-week suspension, he made his return to the PSG lineup for the Ligue 1 match against Ajaccio on Saturday. The Qatari state-owned club had penalized Messi for travelling to Saudi Arabia shortly after PSG’s 1-3 home defeat to Lorient on March 30. Despite being required for training the next day, Messi had left Paris for a commercial commitment in Saudi Arabia.
Fans show their anger to Lionel Messi
Some PSG fans were visibly upset by Messi’s actions and expressed their anger by hurling insults at him in front of the club’s headquarters. The hostile response compelled Messi to offer an apology on social media. However, it appears that despite his apology, there are still fans who have not forgiven the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner.
Following the completion of his suspension, Messi was included in the starting lineup by PSG manager Christophe Galtier for the home league match against Ajaccio. However, a group of fans showed their anger with the PSG boss’s decision by whistling and jeering when Messi’s name was announced by the official announcer before kick-off at Parc des Princes.
Lionel Messi issues apology to fans
Shortly after the start of the match, there was a resounding chorus of boos from PSG supporters when Messi went to take a corner. In the second half, Kylian Mbappe scored two goals to contribute to a convincing 5-0 victory for the Ligue 1 leaders over Ajaccio, resulting in Ajaccio’s relegation.
Fans Boo Lionel Messi during live match
According to reports, Messi’s eventful tenure at PSG is expected to conclude this summer. Numerous media outlets recently claimed that his transfer to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal for a record-breaking fee of £400 million ($505 million) is nearly finalized. However, Messi’s father has dismissed these reports, stating that his son has not yet made a decision regarding his future.
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