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Paris Saint-Germain manager Christophe Galtier has urged fans to get behind Lionel Messi after the Argentine was again jeered by a section of supporters in ...

"I do not share your opinion, but I let you ask your question," the boss responded. "Leo is our creator, so he tries a lot and automatically has a lot of waste, but around Leo, you need to look at the function of the players. "We're just waiting for Leo and Kylian [Mbappe] to unlock the game. He's a passer and scorer in 2023. We can't expect everything from Leo and Kylian. After the game, Galtier leapt to the defence of Messi and was quick to remind fans that he is not the only player responsible for the team's form.

Lionel Messi was whistled by sections of supporters before and during Paris SG's 1-0 home loss to Lyon on Sunday.

'We'll be happy in the long run,' says Brendan Hunt](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/has-ted-lasso-hurt-soccer-in-u-s-well-be-happy-in-the-long-run-says-brendan-hunt) 'We'd be really grateful to have him,' says Matt Turner](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/folarin-balogun-joining-usmnt-wed-be-really-grateful-to-have-him-says-matt-turner) [Has 'Ted Lasso' hurt soccer in U.S.? [Rennes](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/rennes-team) before the international break. - Was Argentina-France the best World Cup final ever? It is also down to his teammates in terms of doing more to create more danger in the opposition penalty box." "Leo and his family know the affection I have for them," Yuste was quoted as saying. Even more since Barcelona vice-president Rafael Yuste said last week the club is in contact with its former golden child. "There were some technical mistakes in his linkup play, but I think the whistles are hard to listen to because Leo Messi gives so much. PSG is still desperately looking for the And now it's in danger of losing its domestic supremacy. He was involved in a few good moves, but also lost the ball 26 times as the French league leaders suffered a second straight defeat without scoring. PSG has lost eight of its 18 games in all competitions in 2023.

Lionel Messi was booed ahead of kick-off in Paris Saint-Germain's weekend defeat against Lyon by his own fans with boss Christophe Galtier condemning the ...

There is also an [offer on the table for the Argentine superstar from Saudi Arabia](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/lionel-messi-transfer-cristiano-ronaldo-29590607). [Have Your Say!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/lionel-messi-psg-barcelona-transfer-29621917#comments-section) Where will Messi be playing next season? [future at PSG looks more uncertain than ever](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/lionel-messi-sergio-ramos-psg-29589608). [joined PSG on a two-year contract](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/breaking-lionel-messi-psg-transfer-24707734) in the summer of 2021 – with his deal up for renewal in June and talks currently stalled. When a situation has to be turned around, Leo is capable of delivering the decisive pass or score with a stroke of genius. "I never thought of taking him off the pitch. A journalist in the post-match press conference then asserted that Messi had ‘ghosted’ through the game, to which Galtier responded: "Ghosted? [Barcelona](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fc-barcelona) transfer chiefs [confirmed contact had been made with Messi](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/barcelona-lionel-messi-xavi-psg-29602352) regarding a potential return to the Camp Nou. Because Leo is a player who gives a lot to us. The mood was not improved by PSG limping to a one-goal home loss. [Tell us what you think here.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/lionel-messi-psg-barcelona-transfer-29621917#comments-section) [Lionel Messi](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/lionel-messi) was [booed during Sunday’s Ligue 1 defeat](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/lionel-messi-transfer-barcelona-henry-29616007) against Lyon.

LIONEL MESSI was booed by his own fans as his name was read out ahead of the game against Lyon.Some Paris Saint-Germain fans are upset with the supers.

Vice president Rafa Yuste said: “We’ve been in contact with Leo Messi’s camp. [interested in bringing Messi back to the Nou Camp](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21894100/barcelona-messi-transfer-psg/) when his contract expires at the end of the season. [Messi](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/lionel-messi/) has not lived up to expectations with PSG being knocked out in the [Champions League](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/champions-league/) second round in both of the forward's seasons at the club. [FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS](https://www.thesun.co.uk/betting/20812234/free-bets/) [PSG are reportedly looking to cut costs](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21885315/psg-considering-not-renewing-lionel-messi-contract-ffp/) amid FFP concerns. [Paris Saint-Germain fans](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1250213/paris-saint-germain/) are upset with the superstar and voiced their displeasure on Sunday, before and after the game.

Christophe Galtier has hit out at fans who whistled Lionel Messi after the loss against Lyon in Ligue 1 on Sunday.

He has also been linked with a move to the USA with [Major League Soccer clubs showing interest](https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/lionel-messi-edging-closer-to-mls-move-shep-messing/blta52ae8f396c6f6b7) in the star. He also gave a lot in the first part of the season but it is also up to other players to have more functions." Under-fire manager Christophe Galtier slammed the fans for whistling while defending Messi's performance, as he suggested that other players in the team need to function better on the pitch.

Paris Saint-Germain are “not a football club” and the whistles being aimed at Lionel Messi have become an “insult to football”, says Emmanuel Petit.

He’s the magician with a wand, it’s up to the players around him to make an effort. [some taking to jeering him](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/lionel-messi-rejoin-barcelona-love-of-football-thierry-henry-embarrassing-jeers-psg/bltee1ebc4585650df5) whenever the starting XIs are announced prior to any given game. Getty

Messi joined the Qatari-backed giants from FC Barcelona in the summer of 2021 after the Catalans failed to offer him a new contract that would simultaneously ...

[important sponsors are prepared to help fund the coup](https://twitter.com/JijantesFC/status/1642814511395614722). [willing to offer Messi "more money" and "more years"](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20230331/1001977464/psg-intentar-retener-messi.html) beyond the additional, optional season his original two-term deal came with. [confirmed there have been talks between their board and the Messi camp](https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=86f14d8a0eb2f0b4JmltdHM9MTY4MDQ4MDAwMCZpZ3VpZD0yYzhjNWMzYy02ZWU0LTZkZTYtMGExNS00Yzk2NmY0YzZjZmUmaW5zaWQ9NTQzNQ&ptn=3&hsh=3&fclid=2c8c5c3c-6ee4-6de6-0a15-4c966f4c6cfe&psq=rafa+yuste+tom+sanderson+forbes&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZm9yYmVzLmNvbS9zaXRlcy90b21zYW5kZXJzb24vMjAyMy8wMy8zMS9mYy1iYXJjZWxvbmEtY29uZmlybS1jb250YWN0LXdpdGgtbGlvbmVsLW1lc3NpLXRvLXNpZ24tcGxheWVyLWZyb20tcGFyaXMtc2FpbnQtZ2VybWFpbi8&ntb=1) before the weekend. [reported](https://twitter.com/Sport_Witness/status/1641355690936610816) that Messi currently takes home €3.375 million ($3.7 million) a month, which puts him third on the list of French football's biggest earners behind teammates Neymar in second and the [World's Highest-Paid Soccer Player](https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=1d48bc83bb3b3599JmltdHM9MTY4MDQ4MDAwMCZpZ3VpZD0yYzhjNWMzYy02ZWU0LTZkZTYtMGExNS00Yzk2NmY0YzZjZmUmaW5zaWQ9NTE5MA&ptn=3&hsh=3&fclid=2c8c5c3c-6ee4-6de6-0a15-4c966f4c6cfe&psq=forbes+world%27s+highest+paid+soccer+players&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZm9yYmVzLmNvbS9zaXRlcy9qdXN0aW5iaXJuYmF1bS8yMDIyLzEwLzA3L3RoZS13b3JsZHMtaGlnaGVzdC1wYWlkLXNvY2Nlci1wbGF5ZXJzLTIwMjIta3lsaWFuLW1iYXBwLWNsYWltcy1uby0xLXdoaWxlLWVybGluZy1oYWFsYW5kLWRlYnV0cy8&ntb=1) in 2022 according to Forbes in first-place Kylian Mbappe. [has reported](https://twitter.com/lequipe/status/1643012553948254208). Messi "will not continue his adventure at PSG next season", according to the French sports publication, though there remains a way of the two parties maintaining their relationship in 2023/2024 if the Argentine accepts a "significant reduction in his salary".

Lionel Messi has reached a point of no return at Paris Saint-Germain according to French outlet L'Equipe.

According to L’Equipe’s Tuesday front page, the situation has reached its conclusion, with Messi and PSG ready to part ways, in a ‘divorce’. La Pulga attend des garanties sur le projet parisien Messi has been linked with a move to end his time at the Parc des Princes this summer, with his current contract expiring at the end of June, and no update on a possible extension.

During the World Cup in Qatar last winter - where Messi, 35, led Argentina to glory - his father Jorge indicated to PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi that ...

[The player's family want to return to Barcelona](/sport/football/article-11932687/Thierry-Henry-wants-Lionel-Messi-return-Barcelona-retire-Nou-Camp.html), where he spent his entire career before moving to Paris in 2021. [Barcelona are said to be 'launching an offensive'](/sport/football/article-11923557/Barcelona-launches-Messi-offensive-PSG-contract-extension-talks-falter.html) to convince the diminutive star to return to the Nou Camp as a free agent. Messi's father Jorge had indicated to PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi (left) during the World Cup in Qatar that his son was willing to stay for another season [the club wanting him to slash his wages](/sport/football/article-11919459/PSG-considering-NOT-renewing-Lionel-Messis-huge-740-000-week-contract.html), Messi could go this summer [Lionel Messi](/sport/lionelmessi/index.html) is poised to change his mind and quit [Paris Saint-Germain](/sport/teampages/psg.html) this summer, according to reports in France. [L'Equipe](https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Lionel-messi-et-le-psg-sont-proches-du-divorce/1389622), Messi and the club are 'close to divorce', with the veteran set to walk out when the campaign ends after negotiations in recent weeks saw both parties actually move further apart. Lionel Messi 'is set to WALK OUT on PSG this summer', despite agreeing he would stay during the World Cup, with his family wanting return to Barcelona and the club needing him to take a 25% pay-cut on his £25.6m-per-year deal

Barcelona negotiating with Messi's father about return · Ex-team-mates willing to play with Messi again · PSG also interested in new deal.

Barcelona will continue negotiations with Messi's father, but PSG are also reportedly interested in penning the World Cup winner to an extension, although it is unclear whether he wants to stay at Parc des Princes. And the Barcelona dressing room would approve of a Messi comeback, according to [Relevo](https://www.relevo.com/futbol/liga-primera/vestuario-barca-posible-regreso-messi-20230402113428-nt.html). AND WHAT'S MORE: Messi left Barcelona much against his will, with the club's financial woes rendering them unable to sign their star man to a new contract back in 2021.

Paris Saint-Germain attacker Lionel Messi is leaning towards an exit from the French champions this summer, according to a report.

[Barcelona](/football/barcelona/) in 2021 amid the Blaugrana's financial crisis - which still inhibits the Catalan club in the transfer market - but he continues to be linked with a sensational move back regardless. [Nasser Al-Khelaifi](/people/nasser-al-khelaifi/) [has vowed to do everything in his power](/football/man-utd/transfer-talk/news/psg-president-vows-to-keep-hold-of-lionel-messi-kylian-mbappe_509972.html) to keep Messi at the club, but according to [L'Equipe](/fwd/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ2V0Zm9vdGJhbGxuZXdzZnJhbmNlLmNvbS8yMDIzL2xpb25lbC1tZXNzaS1uZWFyaW5nLXBzZy1kZXBhcnR1cmUv/?fwd=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.getfootballnewsfrance.com%2F2023%2Flionel-messi-nearing-psg-departure%2F&sport=1&spName=Football&spArticle=x_Lionel_Messi_'expected%20to%20), a parting of the ways could be on the cards this summer. Talks are still said to be ongoing, but hopes of the two parties coming to an agreement are now dwindling, and Messi will most likely wave his goodbyes to the French champions in a few months' time.

The Argentine World Cup winner has been jeered by a section of PSG fans whenever his name is read out prior to matches after negotiations over a contract ...

He also gave a lot in the first part of the season but it is also up to other players to have more functions. He said: 'Whistles against Leo Messi are very harsh. [PSG's 1-0 home defeat to Lyon](/sport/football/article-11931109/PSG-0-1-Lyon-Bradley-Barcola-nets-goal-game-hosts-fail-improve-lead.html) on Sunday night, a result that left them just six points ahead of Lens and Marseille at the top of Ligue 1. [Lionel Messi](/sport/lionelmessi/index.html) by [Paris Saint-Germain](/sport/teampages/psg.html) fans as 'an insult to football' and has taken a big swipe at the French club. The Argentine World Cup winner has been jeered by a section of PSG fans whenever his name is read out prior to matches after negotiations over a contract extension stalled. [It comes amid a stalemate in talks over a contract extension beyond the summer](/sport/football/article-11936399/Lionel-Messi-Argentine-set-WALK-PSG-summer.html)

WHAT HAPPENED? Messi will see his current PSG deal expire on June 30, and the club has yet to reach an agreement with the Argentine forward over an extension.

Messi is now very close to leaving PSG, who will only keep him on board if he accepts a significant reduction on his current salary. Messi will see his current PSG deal expire on June 30, and the club has yet to reach an agreement with the Argentine forward over an extension. GOAL has reported that

Lionel Messi was subjected to jeers from his own fans as PSG's poor year continued with a defeat against Lyon and the Argentine could now leave Paris come ...

For the love of football, he should go back to Barcelona." [Amazon Prime](https://go.skimresources.com?id=76202X1526515&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2Fgp%2Fvideo%2Fstorefront%2Fref%3Datv_hm_hom_legacy_redirect%3FcontentId%3DIncludedwithPrime%26contentType%3Dmerch%26merchId%3DIncludedwithPrime&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fnews%2Flionel-messi-psg-future-fans-29623987): “It’s embarrassing to hear whistles from the Parc. Let's see if we can have Leo back in Barcelona," he said. Christophe Galtier arrived in the summer having previously won Ligue 1 with Lille, but has been unable to have the desired affect and they've already lost eight times this year. In the New Year discussions were ongoing over an extension, provided the player take a pay cut on his mammoth wages. Messi's signing was supposed to push them closer, but their star-studded line-up has struggled to gel effectively.

Lionel Messi is unlikely to reach an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain to extend his stay at the club, sources told ESPN.

before his career comes to an end while there remains interest from Saudi Arabia club Al Ittihad. - Negotiations between the two parties are at a standstill, casting major doubts over the [World Cup](/football/league/_/name/FIFA.WORLD) winner's future in Paris, according to sources.

ARSENAL legend Thierry Henry has advised Lionel Messi to quit Paris Saint-Germain and return to Barcelona "for the love of football".Messi has been en.

[turned on the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21924809/lionel-messi-psg-lyon/), despite his 18 goals and 17 assists in 33 appearances. Yuste said: “We’ve been in contact with Leo Messi’s camp. "After that, I don’t know what he will do. [Barcelona](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1232720/barcelona/), in Europe. [Henry](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/thierry-henry/) slammed the "embarrassing" jeers and insists the star forward deserves more respect. [PSG](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1250213/paris-saint-germain/), which has seen him BOOED by PSG's own fans in their last two games against Rennes and Lyon.

Thierry Henry says Lionel Messi should return to Barcelona 'for the love of football' with PSG fans jeering the Argentine legend in recent games.

‘When I hear that, for me, it’s an insult to football,’ Petit told RMC. ‘It’s not a football club. ‘After that, I don’t know what he will do. A section of the PSG fans believe he has checked out, with his contract coming to an end, but Henry says the jeering is embarrassing. [Thierry Henry](https://metro.co.uk/tag/thierry-henry/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) says [Lionel Messi](https://metro.co.uk/tag/lionel-messi/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK2) should return to Barcelona ‘for the love of football’ with PSG fans jeering the Argentine legend in recent games. Messi’s contract in Paris comes to an end at the climax of this season and he is yet to sign a new deal, with the club hoping he stays but on a significantly reduced salary.

Former French international Emmanuel Petit has slammed PSG fans for booing Lionel Messi.

He's a maestro with a stick, it's up to him to have players around him who make the effort. who always ask for the ball at their feet and never make a call. “The Verratti’s etc... If I have any advice for Messi: Get out of this club! He then had stints with Barcelona and Chelsea before retiring. It's a pre-retirement club, even for 20-year-old players.

L'Équipe are reporting Lionel Messi (35) and Paris Saint-Germain are nearing a divorce at the end of the current season.

Lionel Messi's contract at Paris Saint-Germain is up at the end of the campaign, but the World Cup winner's next possible destination remains a huge ...

Lionel Messi is set to leave Paris Saint-Germain when his contract expires this summer - and the World Cup winner won't have a shortage of suitors in the ...