2023-06-04 06:27:00
The partnership between Lionel Messi, the “god of soccer” and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the French Ligue 1, ended following two seasons. Messi struck a decisive chance following being booed by fans in the farewell game, and PSG lost the final game of the season, which ended badly.
PSG lost 2-3 in the final round of the 38th round of the 2022-2023 French Professional Football League 1 once morest Clermont held at Franck des Princes in Paris, France on the 4th (Korean time). PSG took the lead with Sergio Ramos’ first goal in the 16th minute and Kylian Mbappe’s additional goal in the 21st minute, but lost with two goals in the first half and a come-from-behind goal in the second half.
This was the last game Messi and Ramos played for PSG. Before the game, PSG announced on its homepage, “The adventure of Messi and PSG ends with the end of this season. We wish Messi all the success of his career.” The day before, he said, “Ramos is leaving the team at the end of this season.” Messi also said, “PSG, Paris, and all the residents here thanked me. I hope that the future will be filled with only good things.”
However, Messi’s farewell match was not so pleasant. PSG fans booed from the moment the announcer called Messi’s name before the start of the game. PSG fans, who had criticized Messi for lack of affection for the club in the past, grew even more hostile when Messi visited Saudi Arabia early last month and had conflicts with him.
Amidst the booing of the fans, Messi’s performance was also poor. In the 9th minute of the second half, Mbappe created a one-on-one chance with the goalkeeper for Messi, who ran into the penalty box following an explosive dribble, but Messi’s left-footed shot flew high and struck a decisive opportunity. As Messi covered his head with his hands, the booing from PSG fans intensified. In the second half of extra time, a sharp left-footed free kick was blocked by the opponent’s goalkeeper and failed to prevent defeat.
Messi, who moved to PSG ahead of the 2021-2022 season, won the league assist king with 16 assists this season, and scored 16 goals himself, recording the second most attack points in the league following his colleague Mbafe. While playing for PSG, he participated in the 2022 Qatar World Cup, led Argentina to victory and won the 7th Ballon d’Or, continuing his world-class performance.
Messi’s next destination has not yet been decided, but Barcelona, his home team, and Al Hilal in the Saudi League are mentioned as strong candidates.
Reporter Kwon Jung-hyeok [email protected]
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