Leo apologized for missing training and traveling to the Middle East.
The relationship between Lionel Messi And psg suffered a heavy blow in recent days. The Argentine star failed to show up for training after the defeat to Lorient as he traveled to Saudi Arabia due to work commitments, was sanctioned by the club and failed by the fans. Amid rumors that both parties could reach an agreement to terminate the contract, and with no hope of an extension in the middle of the year, Leo came out to apologize for the mistake.
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In a succinct video uploaded to the stories of his official Instagram account, Messi regretted what had happened. “Hi, I wanted to make this video after all that’s happening”began with a measured gesture and serious attire. “First of all I apologize to my teammates, to the club. I honestly thought we would be free after the game, as we have been in previous weeks.”he continued before continuing his argument: “I had organized this trip to Arabia that I canceled earlier and I couldn’t”. He concluded by going back to the beginning and making himself available to the French entity: “And nothing, I repeat and apologize for what I did. And here I am, waiting for the club to decide. Nothing more, a hug.”
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Next on the Paris calendar is Troyes and ajaccio, and Leo waits to be able to play the final piece of a season still pending. At the moment he could not, as the sanction prescribes two weeks without training or salary. This audiovisual piece could smooth out rough edges and both Nasser Al-Khelaifi if Christopher Galtier give the go-ahead.
Source: Goal