French Media Reveals When World Cup Winner Messi Will Return to PSG

• Lionel Messi is not expected to resume training with Paris Saint-Germain until after the new year according to reports in France
• Messi who won the golden ball in Qatar has been on holiday in his hometown after winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Argentina
• Argentina defeated France 4-2 via penalties to win the country’s third FIFA World Cup trophy

Lionel Messi’s holidays is expected to continue until 2023 as the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner continues to celebrate Argentina’s World Cup victory.

With the likes of Achraf Hakimi, Neymar, and even Kylian Mbappe who played in the World Cup final with Messi already back in the Paris Saint-Germain camp, Messi’s vacation apparently has been extended.

According to PSG Talks, Messi is expected to miss PSG’s next Ligue 1 game against Strasbourg on Wednesday at the Parc des Princes.

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The 35-year-old will not be present on New Year’s Day when PSG heads on the road to face Lens and there’s doubt that he will be present for the French Cup Round of 32 matchup against the Chateauroux five days later.

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After leading Lionel Scaloni's team to victory in Qatar, Messi is currently back in Argentina as part of La Albiceleste's 2022 World Cup celebrations.

The 35-year-club old's future is uncertain going into 2023, after finally realizing his dream of winning the World Cup with Argentina.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly rejected Lionel Messi's request to parade the World Cup trophy at the Parc Des Princes.

Reports indicate that PSG are concerned about the possible feelings the ceremony could evoke in Kylian Mbappe. Messi inspired Argentina to beat Mbappe's France in the World Cup final on December 18.

Both PSG forwards starred, with Mbappe's hat-trick proving not to be enough to win back-to-back world titles.