Lionel Messi has posted an apology to PSG after visiting Saudi Arabia without permission. The Argentine striker said it was a trip he “cannot cancel”.
Messi apologizes after being punished by PSG
Earlier this week, Lionel Messi brought his family to visit Saudi Arabia at the invitation of cooperation from the government of this country. According to many sources, the 2022 World Cup champion has signed a contract worth 30 million euros to become an ambassador to promote the image of Saudi Arabia.
Everything would be nothing to say if Messi did not disobey PSG’s orders to go to Saudi Arabia. Due to poor performance in recent times, the PSG coaching staff decided to cut the players’ rest days, thereby asking them to focus on defending the Ligue 1 championship. However, Messi ignored this. and travel with his wife and children while his teammates still go to the training ground.
The PSG leadership is extremely angry with Messi’s actions and thinks that he looks down on them as well as coach Christophe Galtier. The French club decided to suspend Messi internally and fined him 2 weeks’ salary. In addition, they also stopped all renewal negotiations with the 35-year-old striker and accepted to let him go free after the 2022/2023 season ends.
After the above information spread widely, Messi completely kept silent. It was not until today that the Argentine striker posted an apology to PSG. He admitted he did not know the PSG schedule and accepted all penalties from this club.
Messi said: “I made this video after what happened recently. First of all, I would like to apologize to my teammates and the club. I think we have a day off right after each game like usual. I have arranged this trip and cannot cancel it, because I have canceled it many times before. Once again, I apologize for what I did and now I am waiting for the club’s decision . ”
Meanwhile, coach Christophe Galtier said the decision to discipline Messi was made by the club’s leadership. He confirmed in the latest press conference: “I was informed by the management of the suspension of Messi earlier this week. I have nothing to comment further. I’m not the one making the decision. The management announced it and I had to follow it” .
