Messi did not train at PSG (AFP).
Lionel Messi fulfilled this Wednesday the first day of the sanction that Paris Saint-Germain imposed on him for allegedly traveling to Saudi Arabia without permission, and did not show up for practice.
After the controversial sanction that the club leaked to the French press and for the moment it did not make official, the captain of the Argentine national team did not attend the “Camp des Loges” training center.
The squad led by Christophe Galtier returned to work this Wednesday morning after having a day off on Tuesday and, as expected, they did so without Messi.
According to French media reports, the sports director of PSG, the Portuguese Luis Campos, contacted Messi on Monday afternoon and informed him of the sanction for traveling to Saudi Arabia.
The world champion in Qatar 2022 will spend two weeks without training with the squad and will also have a salary reduction.
Training and preparation this Wednesday for the #ESTACPSG! ⚽️@qatarairways pic.twitter.com/IYPC428IR5
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_espanol) May 3, 2023
Messi will miss the games against Troyes, on Sunday as a visitor, and against Ajaccio, on Saturday the 13th in Paris, but it is unknown if he will be there for the last three dates of Ligue 1.
From the environment of Rosariowhich ends its relationship on June 30, they affirmed that the club was informed of the trip to Saudi Arabia for his commercial commitments as “Ambassador of Tourism”.
However, the situation changed after Sunday’s home defeat against Lorient (3-1) as the coaching staff decided to cancel Monday off and leave only Tuesday as a rest day.
Messi found out about the change when he was with his family in full flight to Riyadh.
In L’Equipe they specified that PSG’s sanction must be validated by the Legal Committee of the LFP (French Professional Football League) and Messi would have a defense instance if required.
