If Paris Saint-Germain ends in first place in his group of the Club World Cup, he could meet Inter Miami in the round of 16. The opportunity for the capital's club to find a certain Lionel Messi.
The octuple Ballon d'Or did not necessarily leave good memories during its visit to the Red and Blue, for two seasons.
“I was very hard with Lionel Messi but it was justified. I have thrilled it and I still assume it. Why did he come to France, to PSG? Because he was released from Barcelona, ​​who could no longer pay him ”, recalled Jérôme Rothen on RMC waves.
Indeed, the native of Rosario had arrived in July 2021 at PSG, FC Barcelona not being able to renew his contract. Even if his statistics (32 goals scored in 75 matches played, all competitions) seem correct, the International Albiceleste has never really been involved in the Red and Blue.
Messi, Rothen very resentful
The old Midwife Ile -de -France still experiences a lot of resentment towards Argentinian. “We expected another behavior from him, especially with his teammates and journalists. He didn't even want to speak French,
he underlines. Just say 'hello', I'm not sure he said it once in two years. »»
Lionel Messi does not have an unforgettable memory of his passage in the capital of France. “” I made this choice because I had friends and teammates (Argentines) at PSG and I thought it would be easier for me and my family to adapt. Finally, that did not go as we wanted ”he had entrusted to Espn Last year.
