PSG have reportedly suspended Lionel Messi for 2 weeks with out pay after the World Cup winner’s unauthorised absence from coaching to journey to Saudi Arabia.
The 35-year-old was pictured in Riyadh on Monday, with French outlet L’Equipe reporting he has been docked two weeks wages and won’t practice with the staff throughout that point.
Messi is within the ultimate months of a two-year cope with the Ligue 1 leaders, and final month Sky Sports activities Information reported he wished to witness their sporting plans for subsequent season earlier than committing to a brand new contract.
He was additionally provided a one-year deal value a reported £400m to play for Saudi Arabian aspect Al Hilal, although there is no such thing as a indication whether or not their provide had any connection together with his journey. Messi already serves as a tourism ambassador to the Center Jap nation.
Tourism minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb tweeted a welcome to Messi on Monday in addition to posting photos of the Argentine World Cup winner, solely hours after he had performed 90 minutes of PSG’s 3-1 residence defeat to Lorient, which reduce their lead on the prime of Ligue 1 to only 5 factors with as many video games remaining.
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