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“It’s not soccer anymore” – Pundit launches astonishing assault on PSG famous person Lionel Messi

RMC Sport pundit Daniel Riolo isn't impressed with Lionel Messi's gesture following PSG's Ligue 1 triumph


PSG famous person Lionel Messi scored in a 1-1 draw with Lens final weekend which secured the Ligue 1 title for the Parisians. Nonetheless, the Argentine did not wait to rejoice with the followers and headed straight to the locker room after the sport, attracting criticism from RMC Sport pundit Daniel Riolo consequently.

Regardless of their triumph in Ligue 1, PSG have largely disenchanted this time period, with the Parisians’ season marred by failure in Europe and an absence of cohesion on the pitch. Daniel Riolo has described their league triumph as a tragic one whereas ripping into Lionel Messi for his refusal to attach with the supporters on the weekend.

“The unhappy title of Paris Saint-Germain, the unhappy season. I’m wondering if the membership will lastly perceive why the actual followers are outdoors the stadium. There are a lot of symbols, like Messi, who’s champion and goes on to the locker room!” Riolo mentioned on RMC Sport (by way of Paris Followers).

“I don’t see how he may proceed to play for this membership when he doesn’t share something with individuals. What are you taking part in for then? For the stamp? It’s not soccer anymore.”

It goes with out saying that Lionel Messi’s relationship with PSG followers is not going easily in the intervening time. This mainly has to do with the truth that the Argentine hasn’t been on the high of his recreation since shifting to the Parc des Princes final summer season.

A piece of PSG dwelling supporters are booing Lionel Messi each time he touches the ball 😦 https://t.co/icRKSgGOwN

Recall that the supporters booed the five-time Ballon d’Or winner and Neymar throughout a Ligue 1 recreation towards Bordeaux in March, shortly after their Champions League elimination. Since then, issues have not been the identical between the 2 events.

Lionel Messi’s numbers for PSG to this point this season

The Argentine's relationship with the fans has broken down
The Argentine’s relationship with the followers has damaged down

The previous Barcelona captain has made 30 appearances for the membership in all competitions since touchdown on the Parc des Princes final summer season. To date, he is recorded 9 targets and 13 assists for the Ligue 1 champions.

Lionel Messi nonetheless has one yr left on his contract with the membership. Whereas rumors persist, it does not seem like he’ll depart this summer season. It stays to be seen if he’ll find yourself profitable the hearts of the followers subsequent season.


Edited by Sankalp Srivastava