If Lionel Messi was crowned France Football 2023 Ballon d’Or, Argentina leaves a very contrasting image in France.
One last one to do the roller coaster: Lionel Messi was crowned Ballon d’Or for the 8th time in his career, last month. An exceptional achievement for the native of Rosario, considered by many observers as the best player in history. However, the 2022 world champion is no longer necessarily popular in France following his very contrasting stint at Paris Saint-Germain.
Taken by part of the Parisian public, Lionel Messi has bitter memories of his experience in the capital, as he has confided several times since his departure for Inter Miami last summer. The biggest admirers of the former Barcelona player, however, did not hesitate to protest against the reservations that Messi may have been subject to in France, last season or this week after his coronation at the Ballon d’Or.
” It’s sad “
Among Pulga lovers are Eric Blanc, columnist for La Chaîne L’Équipe. The former rugby player did not hesitate to make a big rant in the program L’Équipe du Soir. “ When you have Messi and Neymar who can play in France, fill the stadiums, fall on them constantly… Everyone was focused on Messi and Neymar, and the two left Paris Saint-Germain through the back door, and that’s it. ‘is sad“, he thundered. Not sure that this will be enough to calm the detractors of the two South Americans.
