)
French World champion speaks out against PSG’s treatment of Lionel Messi
French World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit has hit out at Paris Saint-Germain fans for their persistent booing of Lionel Messi, calling their behaviour an insult to football.
French World Cup winner upset over Messi treatment
Messi has had clashes with PSG fans since the end of last season and in the most recent episode, the Argentine was jeered before and after Les Parisiens’ loss to Lyon, and another former Barcelona man has suggested that he does not deserve such treatment and should head to the Blaugrana instead of renewing his PSG contract.
)
23:58 - 02.04.2023
Messi inches closer to Barcelona return following PSG fans’ gesture
The treatment Messi is getting from PSG fans could push him closer to a Barcelona return
Petit was part of the France team that claimed the 1998 World Cup on home soil, scoring in the final against Brazil.
)
He never played for PSG, but had more than 200 appearances in Ligue 1 with Monaco, winning the title in 1997 and is revered as one of the best players in the country’s history.
Petit was speaking on former France international, Jerome Rothen’s Podcast on RMC when he made statements against PSG fans’ treatment of Messi as well as the way the club was being run.
Petit critical of PSG management and fans for Messi treatment
Petit said of the boos against Messi, “When I hear that, for me, it’s an insult to football,” before also adding that it would be best for the Argentine forward to leave the club.
)
13:29 - 01.04.2023
TRANSFERS Xavi makes ‘come home plea’ as Barcelona reveals talks over Messi’s return
Messi left Barcelona after an illustrious career and joined PSG on a free transfer in 2021.
In similar fashion to Patrice Evra’s comments on the same show barely a week ago, Petit sternly criticised the PSG structure and the running of the club, labelling the current management transfer market failures.
“It’s not a football club. It’s a pre-retirement club, even for 20-year-old players, Petit said before continuing, “nobody has improved while at PSG, is that Messi’s fault?
)
10:16 - 31.03.2023
LIGUE 1 Manchester United icon slams PSG for choosing Kim Kardashian over ex-players
Patrice Evra slams PSG over Kim Kardashian stunt
“He’s the magician with a wand, it’s up to the players around him to make an effort.
“Only the PSG fans don’t get that you need a squad built around Messi, which they don’t have, and won’t ever have, because [the management] are terrible in the market.” Petit concluded.
Messi’s contract situation is still in limbo with evidence appearing to point to a return to Catalonia for the Argentine forward rather than an extension with PSG.
Related content
23:58 - 02.04.2023
Messi inches closer to Barcelona return following PSG fans’ gesture
The treatment Messi is getting from PSG fans could push him closer to a Barcelona return
)
21:50 - 02.04.2023
Pressure mounts on Christophe Galtier as PSG continue worrying form after defeat against Lyon
Paris Saint Germain slumped to another consecutive loss in Ligue 1 after a toothless display against Lyon.
13:29 - 01.04.2023
TRANSFERS Xavi makes ‘come home plea’ as Barcelona reveals talks over Messi’s return
Messi left Barcelona after an illustrious career and joined PSG on a free transfer in 2021.
)
22:39 - 31.03.2023
Barcelona prepare incentive-based package to lure Messi
Barcelona are reportedly preparing a financial package to attract Messi back to the Camp Nou.
)
13:25 - 31.03.2023
Xavi reveals Barcelona 'working on' Messi return
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has confirmed the club’s interest in bringing Lionel Messi back to the Camp Nou
)
09:11 - 30.03.2023
PREMIER LEAGUE Ex-Liverpool star rates Okocha’s skill ahead of Messi and Ronaldo
Messi and Ronaldo are the two greatest players to play the game but are not as skilful as Jay-Jay, according to a former England and Liverpool star.
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)