PSG Fans Continue To Boo Lionel Messi on His Ligue 1 Return, Want Superstar Out

PSG Fans Continue To Boo Lionel Messi on His Ligue 1 Return, Want Superstar Out

Isaac Darko
updated at May 14, 2023 at 7:06 AM
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  • Paris Saint-Germain closed in on a record 11th French league
  • The Parisians recorded a 5-0 home win over Ajaccio on Saturday
  • Lionel Messi received a mixed reception on his return from suspension

Paris Saint-Germain fans have continued to show no mercy for their superstar Lionel Messi as they insist the World Cup winner must have to go.

Messi was booed during his first game back after a two-week suspension, much to the delight of the crowd.

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Lionel Messi’s return to Paris Saint-Germain has been met with renewed opposition from the PSG fans. Credit: @psgreport
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The Argentina maestro was initially punished for an unsolicited trip to Saudi Arabia, which would have forced him to miss Saturday's Ligue 1 match against Ajaccio, Goal reported.

However, the 35-year-old issued an apology to his PSG teammates and the club board, and was allowed back into the first-team squad a week early. and was poised for action.

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But according to Football Espana, when Messi's name was read out by the stadium announcer at the Parc des Princes, it was met with loud jeers and whistles from the home supporters.

And the fans continued to whistle at him throughout the first half.

In contrast, PSG’s supporters cheered loudly shortly after the announcer read out Kylian Mbappe’s name.

Whenever the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner touched the ball he was also booed by his club’s supporters, especially in the early period of the game.

PSG thump Ajaccio

Meanwhile, Sports Brief reported that Paris Saint-Germain closed in on a record 11th French league title with a 5-0 home win over Ajaccio on Saturday as Lionel Messi received a mixed reception on his return from suspension.

Fabian Ruiz opened the scoring in 22 minutes at the Parc des Princes, and Achraf Hakimi added a second goal before Kylian Mbappe struck twice shortly after half-time.

Mohamed Youssouf compounded a miserable night for the Corsicans with an own goal for PSG's fifth, while Hakimi and Ajaccio midfielder Thomas Mangani were sent off after a late bust-up.

Guardiola makes plea to Messi

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Pep Guardiola has advised Messi on what decision to make, ahead of his rumoured exit from PSG when his contract expires in the summer.

The veteran joined the Parisians in 2021 after 21 successful years in Barcelona, with his exit the result of the club's inability to register his new contract due to financial constraints.

Guardiola's message to Messi suggests Camp Nou would be the better option, despite Al-Hilal offering him a mega-million deal million per season to join the Saudi Pro League.

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Isaac Darko is a La Liga, Ligue 1 and Bundesliga editor at Sports Brief with a Degree in Journalism and Communications from Ghana Institute of Journalism (2010)
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