In a surprising revelation, Lionel Messi has expressed his disappointment at the lack of recognition he received at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) after leading Argentina to World Cup victory last year. The iconic footballer, who clinched his seventh Ballon d’Or award recently, had hoped to proudly display his World Cup trophy to PSG fans at the club’s stadium before his return to the pitch, but this request was denied by the club management, citing concerns over potential backlash from supporters.
Messi’s triumphant return to PSG, armed with the prestigious World Cup title after Argentina’s stunning victory over France in Qatar, was met with enthusiasm as he was honored with a guard of honor upon his return to training. However, Messi feels he deserved more acknowledgment, especially in comparison to his fellow Argentina national team heroes who received warm receptions at their respective clubs following their World Cup victories.
In his own words, Messi stated, “Even though I wasn’t performing at my best at PSG, I became a world champion there. Everything happens for a reason. I was the only player from the world champions who didn’t receive recognition at his club.”
In a surprising turn of events, Messi left PSG in the summer after his contract expired and made a move to Inter Miami. Now, the 36-year-old football legend, alongside his fellow Miami stars, is preparing to face Toronto in their upcoming MLS game this week. The football world eagerly awaits to see how Messi’s career unfolds in his new club, and whether he will find the recognition he yearned for during his stint at PSG.
