Jubilation at Camp Nou As Messi’s Father Makes Phone Call to Barcelona As PSG Star Continues to Struggle

• Lionel Messi continues to struggle at French club Paris Saint-Germain and he has been subject to criticisms from the club supporters
• The player’s father Jorge has reportedly reached out to Spanish club Barcelona in his bid to facilitate a possible return for his son
• Messi has only managed seven goals in 26 appearances since his move to the French capital last summer

Reports have it that Jorge Messi, the father of Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi, has placed a phone call to Spanish club Barcelona as his son continues to struggle in France, Daily Star reports.

Messi’s dad is making efforts to arrange for his son to return to the Catalan club as the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner is unhappy at the Parc des Princes.

The former Barcelona captain saw his relationship with the La Liga outfit collapse after 21 years and then delivered a teary farewell speech before moving on to join PSG last year.

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But Messi has been far from impressive for the Parisians having managed just seven goals in 26 appearances since his move and fans have turned against him following PSG’s exit from the Champions League.

PSG threw away their comfortable lead to let Karim Benzema grab a hat-trick to take Real Madrid through to the quarter-final of the Champions League.

Messi and Neymar were booed by PSG supporters moments before their home game against Bordeaux in Ligue 1 which they won 3-0.

Jorge Messi’s placed a phone call to Barcelona in order to facilitate his son’s return to the Camp Nou outfit.

Messi senior has been in contact with Barcelona in recent days in order to discuss the possibility of a sensational Nou Camp reunion with his son.

PSG set to regain Ligue 1 title

Meanwhile, PSG look on course to regain the French League title from Lille after a dominant performance against relegation strugglers Bordeaux.

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Mbappe was on the scoresheet as Paris Saint-Germain extended their lead at the top of Ligue 1 to 15 points after a 3-0 win against Bordeaux.

Neymar and Leandro Paredes added two goals in the second half to give PSG a comfortable victory amid tension from the PSG fans.

Man Utd fans reject club’s move for Pochettino

Sports Brief earlier reported that a section of Man United fans have opposed reported plans by the club to hire Mauricio Pochettino as the Red Devils' permanent boss.

Pochettino is believed to be a strong favourite to take over at Old Trafford at the end of the season as United hunts for Ralf Rangnick's successor.

The supporters made their opinion known after Pochettino led Paris Saint-Germain to a Champions League defeat against Real Madrid.