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PSG suspends Messi for unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia

Argentinian to miss Ligue 1 match against Troyes on May 7, against Ajaccio on May 13

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 03 May 2023 11:30AM

PSG suspends Messi for unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia
35-year-old Lionel Messi will not be able to play or train, and will not be paid during his two-week suspension, according to French media. – AFP pic, May 3, 2023

ISTANBUL – Paris Saint-Germain suspended Lionel Messi for two weeks without pay for an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia, French media confirmed yesterday.

The Argentine superstar would not be able to play or train, and will not be paid while suspended, Anadolu Agency cited the L’Equipe newspaper.

Messi will miss the Ligue 1 match against Troyes on May 7 and one against Ajaccio on May 13.

The 35-year-old netted 20 goals and assisted 19 in 37 matches this season.

Messi guided Argentina to the 2022 World Cup title by defeating 2018 champions France 4-2 on penalties in Qatar. – Bernama, May 3, 2023

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