Camera Captures Moment PSG Star Charged at Lionel Messi for Not Tracking Back to Defend

Camera Captures Moment PSG Star Charged at Lionel Messi for Not Tracking Back to Defend

Babajide Orevba
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:56 PM
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  • Lionel Messi was not at his best in PSG’s 1-0 win over Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League first leg
  • New footage shows the moment Danilo Pereira yelled at the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner for not tracking back to defend
  • The former Barcelona captain was even rated 3/10 by French outlet L’Equipe after he missed a penalty against Los Blancos

Lionel Messi seems to be having a tough time at French club Paris Saint-Germain and footage has further shown how Danilo Pereira raged at the Argentine for not tracking back after losing possession against Real Madrid.

SPORTbible reports that the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner was rated 3/10 by French outlet L’Equipe after he missed a penalty against Los Blancos.

It was gathered that Messi even attracted the wrath of his teammate, Pereira, for not returning to help the team defend after his team had lost the ball.

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Lionel Messi not having the best of times at PSG. Photo: Maxmiotto
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The moment came after PSG took a corner kick as the ball was passed to a teammate who was dispossessed.

Real Madrid went on the offensive, but Messi put in a weak attempt to tackle Vinicius Jr, who breezed past him like he wasn't there and advanced up the pitch.

The superstar appeared to be strolling which infuriated Danilo who quickly had to make a tactical foul to break up the play, taking Vinicius out from behind and earning a yellow card for his challenge.

Just after he did, the Portugal international fumed at Messi. A clip posted from RMC Sport shows the former Porto man angrily reacting to the Barcelona legend not putting a shift in after losing the ball.

Ex-PSG star Jerome Rothen blasts Messi

Meanwhile, Messi is being bashed from the right, left and center across France following his performance for PSG in their Champions League first leg against Real Madrid.

The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner missed a spot-kick as he saw Thibaut Courtois save his penalty, but the Parisians eventually won the tie courtesy of a late goal by Kylian Mbappe.

Although he played well during the encounter, by the standards of the 34-year-old, it was below par and former PSG star Jerome Rothen didn’t hold back on his criticism.

Muller reveals why Salah failed to make FIFA FIFPro XI

Sports Brief earlier reported that Germany and Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller says Mohamed Salah's shocking omission from the FIFA FIFPro XI is because of the Euros held last summer.

Salah had a great season with Liverpool, scoring 22 league goals but was beaten to the best XI team by Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo.

Muller believes the absence of an international competition for the Egyptian affected his chances.

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Babajide Orevba is a CAF accredited Nigerian journalist and HOD of the Local Desk with over 10 years of experience in media landscape.He studied NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED.
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