On Monday, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) announced that it had suspended Lionel Messi for two weeks following his trip to Saudi Arabia. The suspension comes after Messi flew to the Middle Eastern country for a promotional event without the club’s permission.
The event, which was organized by Messi’s sponsors, was held in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. Messi was reportedly paid $1 million for the appearance. However, PSG was not informed of the trip and was not happy with the decision.
PSG released a statement saying that it had suspended Messi for two weeks due to his “unacceptable behavior”. The statement also said that the club had “taken into account the fact that Messi has been an exemplary professional since joining the club in August”.
The suspension is a major blow to PSG, who are currently second in Ligue 1 and have a Champions League match against Manchester United coming up. Messi has been in excellent form since joining the club, scoring nine goals and providing seven assists in 11 league games.
It remains to be seen how long Messi will be suspended for and whether or not he will be allowed to play in the Champions League match against Manchester United. However, it is clear that PSG are taking a firm stance on the matter and are not willing to tolerate any behavior that goes against the club’s rules.
This incident highlights the importance of clubs ensuring that their players adhere to their rules and regulations. It also serves as a reminder of the power that clubs have over their players and how they can use it to ensure that their players behave in an appropriate manner.
