Lionel Messi, considered one of the best football players in history, has always been under the spotlight. However, a recent interview after a match shocked its fans and the world of football in general. The Argentinian, who left Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to join Inter Miami, spoke of his years spent in the French capital in a way that hinted that he had not experienced the happiest moments of his career.
During the interview, Messi did not chew his words by criticizing his experience at PSG. He described his visit to the club as a difficult period, marked by boredom and lack of competitiveness. According to him, the challenges he had to face were not those he hoped for, despite the high expectations he had when he arrived. Although he experienced moments of individual shine, Messi said that the atmosphere within the team was not ideal for him, and that he did not always feel motivated to play.
But the most shocking part of the interview was when he expressed dissatisfaction with the absence of a real collective project and the management of the team under the era of coach Mauricio Pochettino. The former Captain of FC Barcelona also took a moment to publicly criticize another PSG player, Désiré Doué. Indeed, Messi did not hesitate to send him a harsh remark, making understand that the player was not up to the expectations of the club.
However, his criticism was quick to provoke an immediate response. Nasser Al-Khelaifi, president of PSG, was quick to react. Through a brief but impactful statement, he said to Messi that his words were not welcome. This quick response put Messi in an uncomfortable position, forcing the Argentinian to return to his words.
A few hours after the president’s reaction, Messi published an official statement in which he apologized to the PSG, saying that he had not intended to lack respect for the club. He admitted that his remarks were poorly formulated and that he had not wanted to create tensions with his former teammates and managers.
This situation highlights the tensions that can exist in the world of football, even for the most accomplished players. The incident not only shocked PSG fans, but also drew attention to the fragility of relationships between players, managers and supporters in such a competitive environment. After this position, Messi seems to have wanted to rectify the shot to prevent this controversy from taking on his image more, especially after a controversial departure to the United States.
