Why isn t Messi playing for PSG?

PARIS, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi will be rested for Paris St Germain's French Cup game at third division side Chateauroux as the Argentine forward needs more time to recover from his world Cup winning campaign, coach Christophe Galtier said on Thursday.

Why is Messi not playing for PSG vs Monaco?

Paris St Germain's injury crisis worsened after the club confirmed on Friday that Lionel Messi will miss this weekend's Ligue 1 clash against AS Monaco due to a hamstring injury.

Is PSG getting rid of Messi?

This has been concluded by PSG biographer and French RMC Sport journalist Thibaud Leplat, who said on the DirectoMARCA program on Spanish radio that the Qatari-backed giants will not renew Messi because the club's fans will not accept him after the latest continental KO.

How much did PSG offer Messi?

According to the report, it provided Messi a $161 million annual base salary, a $135 million signing bonus and a $91 million-plus loyalty payment.

How many years will Messi stay at PSG?

In the summer of 2021, he joined PSG from Barcelona on a two-year contract, worth €30million per year. The deal included the option of a third year at the same rate, which is where we are now.

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Is Messi not happy at PSG?

Lionel Messi never seemed massively happy to sign for PSG, and the feeling is very much becoming mutual. Every man and his dog knew that Messi would have preferred to remain at Barcelona than head to Paris back in 2021, with his teary farewell press conference in Spain making it abundantly clear.

Is Messi available for PSG?

Lionel Messi will not return to Paris Saint-Germain until early January, but Kylian Mbappe is set for an immediate return to Ligue 1 action against Strasbourg on Wednesday.

Why did PSG lose to Monaco?

PSG horrific in loss to Monaco after being weakened by stomach virus and fatigue. PSG's already crippled squad dealt with a stomach virus ahead of a 3-1 Ligue 1 loss against Monaco on Saturday.

Is PSG losing money?

PSG, however, suffered a major setback in the following two campaigns. Disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on football, with games played behind closed doors, the club registered record loses to the tune of €124m in 2019–20 and €224m in 2020–21.

What is PSG biggest loss?

All-time record defeat: 0–6 (away to Nantes, Ligue 1, 1 September 1971).

What was PSG worst season?

PSG's lowest-ever finish is 16th, both in 1971–72 (their first in Ligue 1) and 2007–08, when they escaped relegation on the final day of the season, with a 2–1 win at Sochaux.

What has happened to Messi?

He's been named FIFA Ballon D'Or winner a record seven times, and joined Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona in 2021.

Did Messi join PSG for free?

Messi joined PSG in the summer of 2021 in perhaps the most high-profile transfer of modern times. The seven-times Ballon d'Or winner left on a free transfer and agreed a contract reported to be worth £94m over three years.

Who offered Messi a contract?

Lionel Messi 'has still yet to accept Paris Saint-Germain's offer of a new contract' Daily Mail Online.

Did Leo leave PSG?

Lionel Messi leaves PSG training early as explanation emerges after bust-up rumours.

How much are they paying Messi?

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Lionel Messi is one of the highest-paid players in the world, as he reportedly takes home a $41 million annual net salary, including add-ons. His weekly salary stands at over $788,000. Messi, 35, joined PSG in the summer of 2021 after running down his contract with Barcelona.

Who is the No 1 richest footballer?

Who is the richest player on earth?

Question: Who is the richest footballer in the world in 2023? Answer: While Kylian Mbappé earned the most money of any footballer during the 2022-2023 season, the title of the richest footballer in the world, as of March 2023, goes to Faiq Bolkiah who has a net worth of a whopping USD 20 billion.

Who is richest NFL player?

With a net worth of roughly $600 Million, Roger Staubach is the wealthiest NFL (National Football League) player. Behind Roger Staubach is John Madden, with an estimated net worth of $200 Million, followed by Peyton Manning (No. 3, $200 Million); and Tom Brady (No. 4, $180 Million).

Who is PSG biggest enemy?

Le Classique (French pronunciation: ​[lə klasik], The Classic) is the rivalry between French professional football clubs Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique de Marseille. The duo are the two most successful clubs in French football, and the only French teams to have won major European trophies.

Why are PSG fans angry?

PARIS SAINT GERMAIN defender Mauricio Pochettino has expressed his anger at the club's fans who attacked the team plane following their defeat at Guingamp. PSG went down to a 3-2 defeat at Guingamp and furious fans of the capital club followed the team bus when it left the ground.

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