France The Ligue I champions' 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 occurred after PSG lost 2-3 to Clermont on June 3, and has continued to increase. According to the Sun (UK), The same thing happened on the Ligue I champions' other social media platforms.
Messi played from the start, but did not leave much of an impression in the match at home at the Parc des Princes. After the match, the Argentine striker was booed by many people when he greeted and thanked the audience. Since the beginning of the year, the relationship between Messi and the French fans has begun to deteriorate. After the defeat in the 1/8 round of the Champions League, they continuously booed him every time he played.
Messi played his last match for PSG on June 3. Photo: LP
In May, the gap between the two sides became even wider. The day after the defeat to Lorient, coach Christophe Galtier unexpectedly asked the whole team to train, instead of giving them the usual rest. But by then Messi had already gone to Saudi Arabia to fulfill a commercial contract. After the trip, the 35-year-old striker posted a video apologizing to the team and fans, explaining that he had postponed the trip once and could not return halfway.
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 titles and a French Super Cup. However, the biggest goal of the Champions League was not achieved.
On June 3, PSG confirmed Messi's departure. "After two seasons in the French capital, Leo Messi's adventure with PSG will come to an end," the statement said. "The club would like to express its warmest thanks to the winner of seven Ballon d'Ors, who also won a French Super Cup and two Ligue 1 titles with the club."
Messi has not announced his next destination. According to European media, the 35-year-old striker could return to Barca, go to the US to play for Inter Miami, or go to Saudi Arabia to play for Al Hilal. Spanish press said Al Hilal is willing to pay $1.28 billion for a two-year contract with Messi. Meanwhile, Barca is facing financial difficulties and registering new players.
PSG won the 2022-2023 Ligue 1 title with 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.
Thanh Quy (according to Sun, Instagram )
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