Lionel Messi Claims PSG Did Not Recognise His World Cup Win With Argentina
Lionel Messi insists he understands why he was booed by Paris Saint-Germain supporters and claims he was the only Argentina player who did not receive recognition from their club for winning the World Cup.
Messi played an instrumental role in Argentina’s World Cup success in Qatar as his side beat France in a thrilling final last December.
Messi’s Troubled Time at PSG
After celebrating his nation’s victory in Argentina, the 36-year-old returned to France for the second half of the season but endured a turbulent final few months with PSG as he was suspended for taking an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia.
Messi was also jeered by PSG fans before his departure in the summer as he then joined Inter Miami on a free transfer.
Messi’s Response to Being Booed
‘It happened like that. It wasn’t how I expected, but I always say that things happen for a reason,’ Messi said in an interview with Olga when asked about his time at PSG.
‘Although I wasn’t doing well there, I got to be world champion there. Everything happens for a reason, if it had to be like this.
‘The truth is that I had a nice relationship with him [Kylian Mbappe], with everyone there.
‘But it was understandable [the negative reaction from PSG fans], I was in the country against which we won the final and it was our fault that they [France] had not been world champions again.
‘I was the only player on the entire Argentina team who did not get recognition from their club, but that’s okay.’
Why PSG Did Not Recognise Messi’s World Cup Win
It is unclear why PSG did not recognise Messi’s World Cup win, but it could be due to the fact that he had a troubled time with the club during his short spell there. The club may have felt it was inappropriate to recognise his achievement while he was still under contract.
It could also be due to the fact that Messi was seen as a rival to PSG’s star player Kylian Mbappe, who is widely regarded as one of the best players in the world. The two players had a good relationship, but it is possible that PSG did not want to give Messi too much recognition out of respect for Mbappe.
Conclusion
Lionel Messi’s time at Paris Saint-Germain was far from ideal, and it appears that the club did not recognise his World Cup win with Argentina. While it is unclear why this was the case, it could be due to the fact that Messi had a troubled time with the club or out of respect for Kylian Mbappe. Whatever the reason, it is clear that Messi has moved on and is now focusing on his new challenge with Inter Miami.