Former Paris Saint-Germain and France football player Jerome Rothen believes that Argentine striker Lionel Messi’s apology will not change his position at the Paris club.
May 5, 35-year-old striker published An appeal in which he apologized to PSG for traveling to Saudi Arabia without permission.
“He made a mistake and he admitted it. So that means PSG did the right thing by punishing him. I’m not the club’s president but my idea is simple. I pass the responsibility to Messi.
He spent two years at PSG. Did he make enough effort on the field to be forgiven? Answer is no. PSG don’t need Messi to win the French title. It’s sad, but apologies don’t change anything.
He says he apologized to his teammates, not the fans. “I don’t understand why you said you can’t postpone the trip,” he said. RMC Sports.
Recall that on Monday, May 1, PSG players held a practice session as their day off was canceled following Lorient’s defeat in the championship. Meanwhile, Messi and his family flew to Saudi Arabia.
PSG players argued a lot and were shocked that Messi did not show up for training. In total, Messi has recorded 15 goals and 15 assists in 28 games in the French championship this season.
In August 2021 the Argentine moved to PSG. His contract with the club runs until June 2023.
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