Lionel Messi suspended for two weeks by PSG following an unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia with family for a promotional commercial agreement.
The club considers this a statement regarding discipline and a message of zero tolerance towards players who do not show respect for the club, its fans, and communities.
As a consequence of his actions, the 35-year-old Argentine will not feature in any Ligue 1 games over a two-week period from May 2. He will also not participate in squad training sessions during this time.
This means he will not play against at least Troyes, potentially leaving just Ajaccio, Auxerre, Strasbourg, and Clermont as potential opponents before the end of the season.
Messi’s contract with PSG is set to expire this summer, and his absence from the team’s upcoming matches raises questions about his future with the French club. Reports suggest that PSG is unlikely to renew his contract, making this incident potentially his last with the team.
PSG Chairman and CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi considers this disciplinary action against Messi as a part of the culture change away from players who view themselves as bigger than the club.
This change began with Kylian Mbappe’s extended contract last year, and it is expected to continue this summer with Messi’s contract expiration as part of the next step.
