Argentine football star Lionel Messi has apologized to his club Paris Saint Germain and his supporters after getting suspended by over an unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia.
Voiceofnaija.ng had reported that Messi got suspended for two weeks after traveling to Saudi Arabia on an unauthorized trip.
The forward flew to the Middle East at the start of the week on what was set to be a day off for the club’s players, only to find out he had missed training when the squad were called in.
The day off was cancelled following the side’s 3-1 defeat to Lorient at the weekend, but the World Cup winner was already on a flight over for a pre-booked trip.
On Friday, 5 May, famous sport journalist named Fabrizio Romano shared a video on his Twitter handle where Messi apologized, saying: “I thought we were going to have a day off after the game as always. I had this trip organized and I couldn’t cancel it. I had already canceled it before. I apologize to my teammates and I’m waiting for what the club wants to do with me.”
PSG manager Christopher Galtier stated that he is not responsible for the club’s decision to suspend Lionel Messi and he also criticized the Ligue 1 side’s fans for protesting outside Neymar’s house.
“I was informed by the board at the start of the week of the decision to suspend Messi. When I was informed, I had the responsibility of not commenting on it,” Galtier told a press conference.
“I’m employed by the club and that is my role… The decision was nothing to do with me. I was informed of the decision.
“Leo’s suspension has added to poor performances, we can’t hide behind that… I can’t say it has been a pleasant period. There’s a target to achieve, players are working hard. We are focused and committed.”