Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has defined why Lionel Messi was not allowed to parade his FIFA World Cup trophy on the Parc des Princes. The president believes since Messi’s Argentina beat Kylian Mbappe’s France within the remaining, the 36-year-old’s celebrations wouldn’t have sat proper with followers in Paris.
PSG Did Not Publicly Have a good time Lionel Messi’s Victory At The 2022 FIFA World Cup
Messi-led Argentina received the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, beating France on penalties within the remaining. PSG poster boy Mbappe scored a hat-trick within the remaining however it was not sufficient to safe Les Bleus’ second-consecutive FIFA World Cup win. The 25-year-old was awarded the Golden Boot on the finish of the match whereas the Inter Miami celebrity took house the Golden Ball Award.
The 36-year-old received the 2022 World Cup as a PSG participant however he was not allowed to flaunt it across the Parc des Princes. Throughout an interview with RMC TV, Khelaifi revealed the choice was taken out of respect for PSG’s French roots and to guard the feelings of France followers. The president of the Ligue 1 holders mentioned (through GOAL):
“For me, like I mentioned, if anybody talks about the truth that we didn’t have fun him sufficient after he received the World Cup, we’re in France and he received towards Kylian. We’re a French membership. I don’t need the entire stadium to be towards him both. I believe now we have to respect that.”
Al-Khelaifi Believes Messi Has Not Been Respectful Towards PSG
Since leaving PSG for Inter Miami in July, Messi has been fairly vocal about his struggles within the French capital. In an interview again in August, the Argentine mentioned he had it “tough” at PSG, suggesting he didn’t take pleasure in his recreation throughout his keep there.
Al-Khelaifi has now responded to Messi’s feedback, accusing the Barcelona legend of being disrespectful.
He instructed RMC Sport:
“We speak once we are there, not once we are gone. I’ve nice respect for him [Messi] but when somebody desires to speak badly about Paris Saint-Germain after [his departure], it’s not good. That’s not respect […] He’s not a foul man, however I don’t like that. It’s not only for him, however for everybody.”
Earlier than leaving Les Parisiens as a free agent, Messi performed 75 video games for them in all competitions, scoring 32 occasions and offering 35 assists.
