Lionel Messi Breaks Silence After Being Suspended by PSG; Video

• Lionel Messi has apologised to Paris Saint-Germain after he was suspended by the club
• The Argentine has posted a video to his Instagram story explaining his side of the story
• PSG suspended Lionel Messi for missing training earlier this week when he travelled to Saudi Arabia

Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi has issued an apology to his club teammates after he was suspended for missing training.

The Parisiens punished the 2022 World Cup winner after travelling to Saudi Arabia in a sponsored visit.

The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner is not expected to feature in the games against Troyes and Ajaccio, Goal reported.

The Argentina phenom has resorted to social media to respond to the backlash by apologising to the club and his teammates.

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In a video posted to his Instagram story, Messi said:

“I thought we were going to have a day off after the game as always happened. I had this trip organised and I couldn't cancel it.

"I had already canceled it before. I apologise to my teammates and I'm waiting for what the club wants to do with me.”

Mascherano warns angry PSG fans

Meanwhile, former Argentine midfielder, Javier Mascherano, has warned Paris Saint-Germain supporters that they will regret criticising Lionel Messi, Goal reports.

Mascherano insists PSG were lucky and should be grateful they had the all-time great play for their team as Messi does not deserve the treatment he has gotten from the Parisian fans.

Disgruntled PSG fans had gathered in front of the club’s headquarters in protest as they called for Messi to leave the club after it was gathered the forward did not intend to extend his current contract.

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Messi fuels links to Catalan giants

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Lionel Messi has fuelled the swirling reports linking him to a sensational return to Barcelona with his latest body art - a tattoo of the club's crest on his leg.

Messi is reportedly poised to depart Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer as his two-year contract with the French giants expires this summer, with Barcelona believed to be his most preferred destination.

Following his unsanctioned trip to the Middle East, the 35-year-old was spotted with a new tattoo, boldly displaying Barcelona's shield on his favourite left leg.