May 2, 2023, 3:26 PM
May 2, 2023, 3:26 PM
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) opened a disciplinary procedure against his star Leo Messi, who will be suspended for several days for traveling to Saudi Arabia without the authorization of the French club, a source familiar with the dossier informed AFP on Tuesday.
Various media, such as RMC and L’Equipeevoke a two-week suspension, but the source questioned by AFP could not confirm its duration, limiting itself to indicating that the Argentine star would be absent for “several days”.
Another source close to the club indicated that the management “probably” will suspend Messi for two weeks, adding that “nobody is above the institution”.
“He can’t train, he can’t play and You will not receive your salary during the time of the disciplinary procedure”continued the source close to the dossier.
The player was absent after Sunday’s defeat against Lorient in Ligue 1 (3-1) and he missed PSG training on Monday.
Messi was seen in Saudi Arabiawithin the framework of a contract with the Tourist Office of that country, which he often promotes on his social networks.
The Parisians face Troyes on Sunday for the 34th date of Ligue 1, a match that the reigning world champions could miss if this suspension were confirmed.
In any case, the captain of the Albiceleste will not participate in the training session on Wednesday in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, said the source familiar with the case.
This disciplinary procedure occurs at a decisive moment pFor Messi’s future at PSG, as the former Barcelona player ends his contract with the club from the French capital in June.
Messi, 35, has scored 15 goals this season in Ligue 1, sor second year at PSG.
