Lionel Messi opted to attend a Coldplay performance in Barcelona on Sunday rather than a Ligue 1 awards presentation in Paris. This has added to the growing uncertainty over his future.
The Argentine superstar attended the event alongside his spouse Antonela Roccuzzo and Cesc Fabregas, a former teammate from Barcelona.
The PSG Celebration And Messi
By scoring in Saturday’s 1-1 draw between Paris Saint-Germain and Strasbourg. He thus, contributed to his team’s Ligue 1 championship victory. With his 496th goal, the Argentine broke Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of 495 goals in the top five European leagues. The PSG players were seen toasting with champagne in the locker room at Strasbourg. However, Messi stayed out of the celebration.
Once Lost Now Found In Barcelona
The 35-year-old was later spotted in the throng at Coldplay’s concert in Barcelona’s Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, where he appeared to be making an effort to maintain a low profile. That, however, was difficult as Barca supporters recognised him seated in the lower stands and started calling his name in unison. Once construction on Camp Nou begins, Barca may use the stadium that served as Espanyol‘s home until 2009.
The Future Contract
Messi has had a tumultuous second spell at PSG and frequently coming under fire from the club’s picky supporters. As his deal with PSG enters its last weeks with no renewal in sight, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner is being firmly associated with a move back to Barcelona. He was put on leave at PSG in April as a result of travelling to Saudi Arabia without permission.
The captain of Argentina is additionally associated with moves to Major League Soccer and Saudi Arabia, but his future won’t be decided subsequent to PSG’s season-ending match against Clermont at home on June 3.
Messi With Immediate Task
He will captain Argentina in a few international matches in Asia later in June. But the mystery surrounding his future at the club will persist.
Messi skipped this year’s UNFP ceremony, which recognises the top players in Ligue 1 & 2, and the (women’s first division) D1 Arkema, in favour of attending the concert with a number of his PSG teammates.
Messi was nominated to the Ligue 1 team of the year, including Nuno Mendes, Achraf Hakimi, and Kylian Mbappe. Mbappe was selected as best player in Ligue 1.
