Lionel Messi was sanctioned by PSG last Tuesday, May 2, after he made a trip to Saudi Arabia without asking PSG’s permission, which enraged the club and, according to media information, fined him heavily. Afterwards, the ‘flea’ apologized for his actions in a public video, but this wasn’t enough and the sporting authority stood by its decision and didn’t cancel the Argentine’s punishment. Because of this, he won’t play an important game for Ligue 1.
Currently, the Parisians are not enjoying a good period in their domestic tournament and the title is in jeopardy as their numerical advantage has shrunk in recent days. Also, PSG lost 3-1 at home to Lorient the day before.
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Which game will Lionel Messi miss?
PSG decided not to have Lionel Messi for the Troyes clash on day 34 of Ligue 1 after the Parisian club published the list of concentrates, the name of the ‘flea’ does not appear.
According to the Sport of Spain newspaper, Paris Saint-Germain have not given any explanations for the absence of the Argentine, who faces a sporting and economic sanction.
Lionel Messi was not called up to PSG for the Troyes game. Photo: PSG
Should PSG lose, their lead in the French league would be in jeopardy as the likes of Marseille and Lens would be very close to first place.
Messi’s apology for his trip to Saudi Arabia
“I wanted to make this video after everything that happened. First of all, of course, I wanted to apologize to my team-mates and to the club. To be honest, I thought that after the game we would have some free time as usual.” what happened in the previous weeks. I had organized this trip to Arabia which I had previously canceled and previously could not. And nothing, I repeat, sorry for what I did and I’m waiting for what the club wants to do with me” commented Messi on his Instagram account.