If Lionel Messi does not have excellent memories of his time in Paris, the Argentinian was keen to qualify his latest negative outings on his experience in France.
Lionel Messi has continued to repeat it since his departure for America last summer: his coming to Paris was neither “ planned” , neither ” desired“. The two years spent by the Pulga in the capital indeed leave a bitter taste to all parties. Pointed out by some Paris Saint-Germain supporters for his very detached attitude and his uneven performances, Messi has not hidden his resentments in recent months.
But history will remember that it was in Paris, once again, that Messi came to collect his 8th Ballon d’Or on Monday evening. A great moment for the native of Rosario, who had to play the media game by multiplying the interviews after the ceremony. Messi took the opportunity to look back in a little more detail on his time in Paris, without dragging on.
Messi, his unexpected statement on Paris
Although he was careful not to mention the name of his former club during his speeches, Messi still recognized that not everything in his experience in France was to be thrown away. The 2022 world champion recognized the beauty and attractiveness of the capital. “My time in Paris did not go as I hoped for different reasons. I lived in Paris for two years and I have very good friends there. I enjoyed the city a lot. My sons really enjoyed it and it cost them a lot to leave Paris. They didn’t want to leave and leave their friends at school. It’s an incredible city in which I had the chance to live for a while. From a sporting point of view, it didn’t go as I hoped. But I keep in mind all the good things I’ve experienced. And there are also many ».
