FrenchThe Ligue I champion's Instagram account lost more than a million followers after round 38, which was also Lionel Messi's last match for the French team.
The above situation took place after PSG lost 2-3 to Clermont on June 3, and is constantly increasing. According to the sheet Sun (Older brother), The same goes for the other social media platforms of the Ligue I champions.
Messi played from the beginning, but did not leave much of an impression in the home match at Parc des Princes. After the game, the Argentine striker was booed by many people, when he went to greet and thank the audience. From the beginning of the year, the relationship between Messi and the French fans began to deteriorate. After the defeat in the eighth round of the Champions League, they constantly booed him every time he played.
Messi played the last game for PSG on June 3. Image: LP
In May, the gap between the two sides became larger. The day after the loss to Lorient, coach Christophe Galtier suddenly asked the whole team to practice, instead of resting as usual. But at that time Messi had already gone to Saudi Arabia to perform a commercial contract. After the trip, the 5-year-old striker posted a video apologizing to the team and fans, explaining that he had postponed the trip once and could not return midway.
Messi joined PSG on a free transfer in 2021. The 35-year-old striker contributed 32 goals and 35 assists in 75 matches, helping the Parisian team win two Ligue 1 and a French Super Cup. However, the biggest goal, the Champions League, was unsuccessful.
On June 3, PSG confirmed the farewell of Messi. "After two seasons in the French capital, Leo Messi's adventure with PSG will come to an end," the statement read. "The club would like to extend its warmest thanks to the man who won seven Ballon d'Or, and who also won a French Super Cup and two Ligue 6 with the club."
Messi has not announced his next destination. According to European media, the 35-year-old striker can return to Barca, go to the US to play for Inter Miami, or go to Saudi Arabia to wear Al Hilal. Spanish media reported that Al Hilal is willing to pay $ 1,28 billion for a two-year contract with Messi. Meanwhile, Barca is having financial problems and registering new players.
PSG won the Ligue 1 2022-2023 one round early. They finished the tournament with 85 points, one point ahead of second-placed Lens. Next season, PSG, Lens and Marseille will represent Ligue 1 in the Champions League.
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