According to reports from RMC Sport and L’Équipe, PSG has suspended Lionel Messi for two weeks with immediate effect.
This decision was made on Tuesday evening and has come as a surprise to many.
Messi had traveled to Saudi Arabia on Monday, despite his PSG teammates being scheduled to train at the Camp des Loges. Although the players were not originally meant to train on Monday or Tuesday, the day off on Monday was canceled after PSG’s 3-1 home defeat to Lorient on Sunday, and players were ordered to report for training. Messi did not attend.
Messi’s trip to Saudi Arabia was part of his contractual obligations as an ambassador for the country, but it was not sanctioned by PSG manager Christophe Galtier or Sporting Advisor Luís Campos.
Messi’s absence was reportedly discussed at length in the PSG dressing room, and some players were said to be “shocked.” PSG has confirmed that it has opened disciplinary proceedings following Messi’s unauthorized absence. As a result, he will miss the next two PSG games against Troyes on Sunday and Ajaccio on May 13.
PSG’s decision to suspend Lionel Messi for two weeks due to his unauthorized absence has come as a surprise to many, and has raised questions about the team’s management and Messi’s commitment to the club. While it is understandable that Messi had obligations as an ambassador for Saudi Arabia, his absence without PSG’s approval has caused disruption within the team. It remains to be seen how this situation will be resolved and how Messi’s absence will impact PSG’s performance in the upcoming matches.
