Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi finally broke his silence over the recent controversy regarding his suspension, saying that he was of the idea that after the Lorient game, the players were supposed to have a day off and that’s why he travelled to Saudi.
The Barcelona-bound forward was suspended for two weeks by the French champions for missing training on Monday as he travelled to Saudi Arabia. As a result, fans went on a protest not only against Messi but also capitalized on the given opportunity to raise their voice against the board and Neymar.
Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi finally broke his silence over the recent controversy regarding his suspension, saying that he was of the idea that after the Lorient game, the players were supposed to have a day off and that’s why he travelled to Saudi.
The Barcelona-bound forward was suspended for two weeks by the French champions for missing training on Monday as he travelled to Saudi Arabia. As a result, fans went on a protest not only against Messi but also capitalized on the given opportunity to raise their voice against the board and Neymar.
Sources claim that PSG boss, Christophe Galtier, told his players that he would give them a two-day off if they beat Lorient on Sunday, but in case of a defeat, the player will have to report to training on Monday.
PSG went on to lose the game 1-3 and it is after this incident that the Messi-saga panned out. After going through all the trouble, Messi finally broke his silence on social media.
In an Instagram video, he explained: “I wanted to make this video because of what is happening.”
“First of all, obviously I apologise to my teammates and the club. I honestly thought that we were going to have free time after the game as it had been happening in the previous weeks.
“I had organised this trip to [Saudi] Arabia that I had previously cancelled and I couldn’t [this time around]. I repeat, I apologise for what I did and I’m waiting for what the club decides,” he added.
As a result of this incident, Messi’s relationship with the board as well as the fans has been tarnished. The 35-year-old ends his contract with the Ligue 1 side at the end of the season and it has been claimed that he will leave the team for sure. And although his next destination is expected to Barcelona, nothing is concrete at the moment.
Sources claim that PSG boss, Christophe Galtier, told his players that he would give them a two-day off if they beat Lorient on Sunday, but in case of a defeat, the player will have to report to training on Monday.
PSG went on to lose the game 1-3 and it is after this incident that the Messi-saga panned out. After going through all the trouble, Messi finally broke his silence on social media.
In an Instagram video, he explained: “I wanted to make this video because of what is happening.”
“Firstly, obviously I apologise to my teammates and the club. I honestly thought that we were going to have free time after the game as it had been happening in the previous weeks.
“I had organised this trip to [Saudi] Arabia that I had previously cancelled and I couldn’t [this time around]. I repeat, I apologise for what I did and I’m waiting for what the club decides,” he added.
As a result of this incident, Messi’s relationship with the board as well as the fans has been tarnished. The 35-year-old ends his contract with the Ligue 1 side at the end of the season and it has been claimed that he will leave the team for sure. And although his next destination is expected to Barcelona, nothing is concrete at the moment.
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