Lionel Messi’s last completely missed with PSG!

Lionel Messi at Paris Saint-Germain is now ancient history. If there was already really no doubt about the future of the Pulga, PSG put an end to the suspense before the start of the meeting. “After two seasons in the capital, the adventure between Leo Messi and Paris Saint-Germain will come to an end at the end of the 2022-23 financial year. The Club would like to warmly thank the seven-time Ballon d’Or, winner under the Red andamp; Blue colors of a Champions Trophy and two French championship titles. can we read in a press release. A love story that began one evening in August and therefore ends a little less than two years later. The Argentinian will not have left an imperishable memory in the capital. And his last in the Paris jersey was complicated, like his story in the City of Light.

Whistles for the last of the Pulga

If the Argentine world champion was hoping to get out the front door, it’s been missed. His controversial trip to Saudi Arabia still in everyone’s mind, the Parisian supporters announce the color when the team compositions are announced. The Parisian number 30 is copiously whistled on the side of the Virage Auteuil and this is only a taste of what awaits it. Like his two years in Paris, Lionel Messi did not give the impression of transcending himself on the pitch. And he even showed a big lack of efficiency. The Argentinian genius shines for the first time with a strike well deflected by the Clermont goalkeeper. Just before the break, the latter misses the opportunity to add a goal to his counter with a free kick which flies over the bar. The evening is delicate for Leo Messi, whistled by part of the public at the Parc des Princes.

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In the second half, PSG sinks and takes a comeback. Shortly before the hour mark, Kylian Mbappé offers the Argentinian a caviar which the latter transforms into a test. An incredible lack of realism and precision on the part of the 35-year-old player who almost turned into a hero in added time (90th + 3), but his free kick was once again diverted by a well-inspired Mory Diaw. The Parisian adventure of Leo Messi, which lasted two years, therefore ends this Saturday, June 3, 2023. In 74 matches in all competitions played under the PSG jersey, the Pulga scored 32 goals and delivered 35 assists for 2 titles of French champion and a Champions Trophy. A meager record for a player of this quality.

Whistled again during the celebration

Despite his more than disappointing season sportingly, Lionel Messi ends the season with very honorable stats. Proof is, with 16 assists, he finished best passer of the season. At the time of the celebration, PSG took the opportunity to present this trophy to the Pulga. But then again, he did not escape the wrath of the supporters. When announcing his name throughout the Parc des Princes, LM10 was once again booed by the supporters. A hard scene for the player who did not want to show anything in the image.

“Messi and Ramos? They are two great players, who made history, it was an honor to play with them. They are two legends, to whom I deserve the best for the future., explained Donnarumma after the meeting. But the latter with the capital club illustrates well the discomfort and the history between Messi and PSG. As yet another symbol, Lionel Messi did not take part in the players’ lap of honor with the trophy. The legend will never have been able to mark the club and it is therefore on a last missed that he leaves the club.