2024-01-10 15:53:45
In an exclusive interview, the president of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Nasser Al-Khelaifi, He provided the reasons behind the decision not to honor Lionel Messi after the World Cup and expressed his dissatisfaction with the Argentine star’s criticism of the Parisian club, which detonated at the start of the 10th.
In a chat with the podcast “Rothen s’enflamme”, Al-Khelaifi praised Messi as “the best player in history” but did not hide his annoyance at the Argentine captain’s statements after his move to Inter Miami. The Qatari president stated: «I do not accept that they speak badly of Paris Saint-Germain. “I want the players to talk while they are at the club, not after.”.
The controversy broke out when Messi joined Inter Miami in the middle of last year, expressing his displeasure at PSG’s lack of recognition after the World Cup. Al-Khelaifi responded to these criticisms by arguing that “Messi was not celebrated after his victory in the final against France because the club is French,” he repeated – as he had already done in another interview – and completed: “We didn’t want the fans to whistle at him.”
Despite the annoyance expressed by the president, Al-Khelaifi He concluded the interview by highlighting his respect for Messi but reiterating the importance of loyalty and commitment during the players’ stay at the club.. The decision not to honor the Argentine star remained firm, prioritizing the identity and loyalty of PSG.
Messi’s time at PSG was marked by moments of good play, but also by internal conflicts that affected the team’s performance. Despite winning local titles, PSG failed to achieve its main goal of the UEFA Champions League. Messi, however, He demonstrated his quality on the field, being decisive in many games during his two seasons at the club.
After winning the 2022 World Cup with Argentina, Messi considered the possibility of renewing with PSG, but surprisingly opted to join Inter Miami in the United States. Since his arrival, he left his mark on North American soccer, winning the Leagues Cup and preparing for its first full season in 2024.
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