PSG Suspend Lionel Messi For Two Weeks | READ WHY
Afnews Editor
May 02, 2023
PSG Suspend Lionel Messi For Two Weeks | READ WHY
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Paris Saint-Germain have suspended Lionel Messi for two weeks with immediate effect.
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This follows his unauthorized trip to the Saudi Arabia, following their 3-1 loss to Lorient last weekend.
This was revealed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano.
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Romao tweeted: "Paris Saint-Germain have decided to suspend Lionel Messi with immediate effect for two weeks, sources confirm.
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The suspension will take place now after Messi's trip to Saudi NOT authorized by the club as per @RMCsport.ÔÇØ
PSG manager Christophe Galtier has promised his players that they would have two days off, Monday and Tuesday, if they defeated Lorient on Sunday.
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However, Galtier made it clear that a loss would see the players being called in for training on Monday.
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Messi had requested to travel to the Arab gulf to honour his sponsorship deal as a Saudi ambassador.
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Galtier and sporting director Luis Campos gave him approval to go only if PSG win or draw, but not a defeat.
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However, following the 3-1 defeat to Lorient, Messi flew to Saudi Arabia without asking again for permission, meaning he could not attend training on Monday.
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