Following his absence from a training session due to a commercial obligation in Saudi Arabia, Lionel Messi, the Argentine football player, was fined and suspended for two weeks. This means he will not be allowed to enter the club's facilities and will miss two Ligue 1 games against Troyes and Ajaccio. Messi has since issued an official statement apologizing for leaving without authorization and breaking the rules.
In his statement, Messi explained that he had organized the trip assuming they would have a day off after the game, as is usually the case. He expressed regret for his actions and asked for an apology from his teammates and the club while waiting for them to decide what to do with him.
Despite being linked with a return to his former team, Barcelona, Messi's departure from Paris Saint-Germain this summer remains uncertain due to their financial situation. Nonetheless, several clubs, including those in Saudi Arabia, are reportedly interested in offering him lucrative deals.
In addition, Chelsea has also been mentioned as a potential destination for Messi, with the club's owner seeing him as a statement signing. However, his future plans are yet to be finalized.