The president of PSG is furious with his former star, Lionel Messi, for the comments he made against the club following his departure.
Nasser Al-Khelaifi is not the type to keep quiet when things don’t please him. And if someone attacks the institution of PSG, even if he was the best player in the world, he does not hesitate to respond. This is what he did with Lionel Messi.
Messi put in his place!
For two years, between 2021 and 2023, NAK incubated La Pulga in the French capital. The breakup took place with a bang, but he did not expect that the Argentine genius would speak critically of his former house once he was engaged elsewhere.
Barely enlisted by Inter Miami, the eight-time Ballon d’Or had in fact spat on PSG, indicating that there was not much he liked during his time at the Parc. A low blow that Al-Khelaifi could not let go. After initially declaring that he would not stoop to reacting, the Qatari took it upon himself to respond head-to-head to Messi.
“We talk when we are there, not when we are gone, said the Parisian boss this Wednesday on RMC Sport. I have great respect for him but if someone wants to talk badly about Paris Saint-Germain after (his departure), it’s not good. That’s not respect (…) He’s not a bad guy, but I don’t like that. It’s not just for him, but for everyone. »
Al-Khelaifi wants players who respect the jersey
This episode therefore did not leave Al-Khelaifi indifferent. He may also have reinforced it in the new policy he adopted within the club. “We don’t need stars. Today the star is Paris Saint-Germain. (…) We need players who respect the jersey, who respect the club and who give everything for the logo or for the Paris Saint-Germain jersey. »
