Lionel Messi: At the Parc des Princes, some Paris Saint-Germain supporters booed Lionel Messi during his farewell match for the club, a shocking 3-2 home loss to Clermont Foot. Before the game began, PSG announced that Messi will not renew his two-season contract with the team past this season, making this his goodbye to the fans. The Argentine superstar’s final encounter at the Parc des Princes puts an end to a two-year loveless union in which his supporters have booed and jeered him.
Lionel Messi sends out BLEAK message ahead of PSG farewell game
The Parisian club has long anticipated Messi’s departure. The Argentine will be leaving the team, Christophe Galtier also declared prior to the team’s final contest against Clement Foot. However, when his name was announced before his final game, the greatest player in history was greeted with a chorus of jeers.
Unbothered of them, the World Cup winner undoubtedly contributed to the Parisiens winning a record-tying 11th domestic championship. Since his arrival in August 2021, he has amassed 32 goals and 30 assists. After Barcelona was unable to renew his contract owing to La Liga’s wage ceiling regulations in 2021, Lionel Messi signed with PSG.
He scored 11 goals and sent out 15 assists in 34 games during his challenging first season in France. He has 16 goals and 16 assists so far this season. The only other countryman with more in a single Ligue 1 season is Angel Di Maria.
As Lionel Messi finally leaves the Ligue 1 team, fans have responded online.
PSG vs Clermont Foot: Sergio Ramos, Lionel Messi FAREWELL marred with loss, PSG…
In an emotional night in Paris, both teams paid respect to PSG goalkeeper Sergio Rico, who remains in serious condition after a horseback riding accident in Spain. PSG recently won Ligue 1 but suffered disappointment with a second consecutive Champions League round of 16 elimination. Ramos scored first in his final game for PSG, assisted by Vitinha’s excellent cross. Mbappe added a goal from a penalty, bringing his season tally to 29. However, Clermont staged a remarkable upset, with goals from Gastien, Zeffane, and Kyei.
One of the teams mentioned in connection with the Argentine’s future is Lionel Messi’s previous team, Barcelona. Many people are interested to see if he returns to the Blaugrana after leaving PSG. It’s unclear if Messi will successfully make a comeback to La Liga. Along with the Catalan team, Al-Hilal of the Saudi Pro League has also been mentioned as a potential destination for the Argentine.
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