Lionel Messi’s unforgettable season is certainly the 2022/23 because of his world title with Argentina. Yet in a club context it is a year to forget quickly. According to L’Équipe, he has drawn his conclusions and made a decision about his future at Paris Saint-Germain.
“Messi is tired of booing and leaves PSG”
The Argentinian world star has an expiring contract in Parc des Princes. Initially, it seemed for a long time that Messi would extend his employment. The left leg was satisfied with the club and increasingly found his role in the team. However, developments after the turn of the year changed the mood at La Pulga.
In Ligue 1, PSG struggles through the competition. The main goal, the Champions League, even became a fiasco. In the encounter with Bayern Munich, the French top club had no chance. The public turned Messi into a scapegoat. The world champion is now the head of jut every week and he is systematically whistled.
According to L’Équipe, things were different in November. During the World Cup in Qatar, father and advocate Jorge Messi had a good conversation with chairman Nasser al-Khelaïfi. This even resulted in a verbal agreement to extend the employment in Paris for at least one year.
Because of all the negativity, Messi’s position has now changed radically. The playmaker wants guarantees on certain changes in the selection, while the club is not eager to continue paying the sky-high salary. In addition, Barcelona has now officially reported to La Pulga. The Catalans are eager to bring Messi back to Camp Nou, while the protagonist himself is not averse to that option.
The French medium has already drawn the conclusions. “Messi and PSG will part ways,” headlines the leading sports newspaper. Messi has scored thirteen goals and provided thirteen assists in 24 league games this season. However, he was never embraced by his audience.
Dramatic Kane arouses anger: “He’s just trying to screw someone”
Talking about embracing the audience, Harry Kane had a bad Monday night. Tottenham Hotspur’s all-time top scorer scored at Goodison Park against Everton, but saw his side lose the lead in the end. Afterwards he was harshly criticised for his behaviour.
After barely an hour of play, controversy arose between Kane and Everton midfielder Abdelaye Doucouré. The captain got an arm in his face and went to the ground with a lot of clamour. Doucouré, the perpetrator, has to pay for it with a red print. That did not sit well with the audience of The Toffees. “Cheat, cheat,” the fans snapped at Kane.
Everton manager Sean Dyche also denounced Kane. “Disappointing what Harry has done. You don’t have to be friends with each other, but he looked it up himself. I don’t think it’s for him,” said the coach. Although the late goal made it easier for him to put it into perspective than the protagonist himself, who has ended up in a sporting crisis with Spurs.
