Former French international player Jérôme Rothen has called for boos against Lionel Messi if he takes part in the Olympic Games in Paris.
Paris (France) – The ceremonial opening on the Seine will mark the start of the Summer Olympics in Paris on July 26, 2024. As a surprise guest, Lionel Messi (36) could lead his Argentines onto the field at the sporting mega event. If a former national player of the host country has his way, the world footballer should not receive a warm welcome in his former adopted homeland.
Will Lionel Messi (36) be booed at the Olympic Games in Paris this summer? © DANIEL RAMALHO / AFP
Jérôme Rothen (45) said this in a merciless tirade of insults during his talk show “Rothen s’enflamme”. RMC Sport unmistakably clear.
The 13-time national team player of the “Équipe Tricolore” and long-time PSG left winger apparently still takes the superstar of the “Albiceleste” rather badly for his rather unfortunate commitment under the Eiffel Tower.
“We shouldn’t forget what he didn’t show,” said the 45-year-old. “Guys, if there’s an opportunity, boo him. Messi has screwed us over for two years.”
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“La Pulga” moved to the French capital in the summer of 2021 after more than two decades at FC Barcelona.
Almost 24 months later, he packed up his tent again and fled across the pond to Beckham’s club Inter Miami. As a result, Messi was critical of his time at PSG several times.
“He said that it was a disaster to live in Paris and that he didn’t get the reception he thought he deserved. That’s nonsense,” complained Rothen.
Jérôme Rothen angrily pulls away from Lionel Messi
Jérôme Rothen (45) was on the ball for PSG for around five and a half years and is now causing a sensation on the microphone. © Emmanuel DUNAND / AFP
The 2003 Confederations Cup winner then talked himself into a rage: “Every Frenchman showed him respect when he arrived. You expect respect in return and it never came.”
The ball virtuoso didn’t give Paris a fair chance and enjoyed the city “to the fullest” on his days off. Things were hardly better on the pitch: “His performances never corresponded to what we hoped for from him,” explained the ex-professional.
In 75 competitive games, Messi contributed an impressive 32 goals and 35 assists, but he actually didn’t come close to the quota from previous days at the “Blaugrana”.
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Rothen was also annoyed that the reigning world champion had wanted more appreciation from his club after his triumph with Argentina: “They beat France in the final! He shouldn’t have expected the red carpet to be rolled out for him.”
However, it is extremely questionable whether the French fans will be able to comply with the presenter’s spiteful request for boos.
Messi said loudly from Argentine U23 coach and ex-colleague Javier Mascherano (39). ESPN Although there is an open invitation for the Olympic tournament, he has already expressed his desire to take part in the Copa América with the senior national team, which ends just two weeks before the games in Paris.
2024-02-14 19:31:07
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