Lionel Messi took the internet by storm after the Argentine skipper was spotted leaving Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) training early. Rumors spread that Messi’s growing frustration with PSG head coach Christophe Galtier forced the world champion striker to leave Friday’s training early. Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge Messi, has finally commented on the matter.
Jorge has vehemently denied claims his son left training early following a dispute with the PSG head coach. “How long will they lie? Where are the tests? Ahhh what is that, all fake. OK! With many I don’t know what to say and don’t believe anything… We will not tolerate any more inventions to gain followers,” Jorge wrote on Instagram.
Just a few weeks ago, Messi was involved in a confrontation with PSG’s Vitinha. Messi was upset after a tough tackle from the Portuguese midfielder at a training session.
Messi’s dreams of winning the Champions League in PSG colors were shattered after the Parisians suffered a defeat to Bayern Munich earlier this month. Following their heartbreaking Champions League exit, talks over Messi’s potential contract extension with PSG gained traction. Messi’s current contract with PSG expires this summer but it’s still not clear if the 35-year-old will extend his stay at the Parc des Princes club.
PSG head coach Christophe Galtier recently claimed Messi is happy at the club.
“I know that Leo and the sports directors talk a lot. I don’t know the background of the discussion. Whether Leo should stay is everyone’s will. Leo is happy in the dressing room,” the 56-year-old Frenchman said at a press conference.
After 65 games for PSG, Lionel Messi has scored 29 goals for the French giants so far. So far this Ligue 1 season, he has registered 13 goals and as many assists for PSG. Messi’s next appearance is expected to be against Rennes in a Ligue 1 game on Sunday, March 19.
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