Lionel Messi and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) faced off against Lorient in a Ligue 1 clash today, as the star player was expected to be part of the starting XI (Sportskeeda). PSG, with a squad filled with stars like Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and others, continue to draw attention as the box-office draw of the French top flight (Yahoo News).
In a recent match against second-place Lens, Messi was a key contributor to PSG’s big win, which virtually guarantees a second straight French championship (Sporting News). Fans of Messi and Mbappé would have been excited to watch today’s match as they faced Lorient in another French Ligue 1 match (The Economic Times).
However, not everything is rosy for PSG. It was reported that they experienced a shocking 3-1 loss to Lorient, with the team being down to 10 players (FMT). This bumps up their total to nine games lost across all competitions in 2023.
To add to the team’s concerns, PSG boss Christophe Galtier is facing new allegations of racism, which has surfaced during his time at Nice (AS USA). Although he denies the accusations, it remains to be seen how this might impact the team’s performance and morale.
On the other hand, there have been rumors surrounding Messi’s future at PSG, with no extension of his contract at the time of writing (CBS Sports). Speculation has included a large bid from Al-Hilal, interest from Inter Miami, and even a comment from Robert Lewandowski suggesting that Messi belongs to Barcelona.
As PSG navigates these challenges, fans will be watching closely to see if they can secure another French championship (Goal.com). The recent clash against Lorient and its outcome will undoubtedly have an impact on the team’s position in Ligue 1, as they hope to maintain their lead and secure a successful season (Sports Mole).
