PSG Sanctioned, Messi Absent in Two Matches and Not Paid

Lionel Messi has reportedly been suspended from his club Paris St Germain for making an unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia. As a result, Messi was reportedly banned from playing for two weeks.

Messi is said to have traveled after PSG’s home defeat by Lorient on Sunday without the club’s permission. The 35-year-old player is known to act as a tourism ambassador for Saudi Arabia.

Messi’s departure for Arabs also raised speculation that the collector of seven Ballon d’Or titles would play in the Arab League, following soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who had previously joined Al-Nassr.

As a result of the suspension, Messi is expected to miss the games against Troyes on Sunday and AC Ajaccio on May 13. Reported Press AssociationMessi also could not train with the club, nor did he get paid for two weeks.

For your information, Messi played the full 90 minutes in a 3-1 loss to Lorient. The defeat also left PSG just five points clear of Marseille at the top of Ligue 1.

The Argentina captain has scored 24 goals for his club this season.

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