The star player will be sidelined for the next two weeks.
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TV channel According to RMC PSG has shelved Lionel Messi’s for two weeks because the star player traveled to Saudi Arabia without the club’s permission.
The Argentinian missed his team’s training on Monday due to a trip. According to the club, it was a “serious internal fault”.
Messi traveled to Saudi Arabia because he acts as the country’s tourism ambassador. According to RMC, he receives 30 million euros a year for his position.
Minister of Tourism of Saudi Arabia Ahmed Al Khateeb shared pictures of Messi’s sensational visit on Twitter.
– Welcome to Messi Diriyah, a land of tradition, heritage and history. With Leo Messi, his wife Antonella’s and his sons With Mateo and Ciro had an enjoyable tour where they learned about the history of Saudi Arabia and met the generous and hospitable people of the country in At-Turaif,” Al Khateeb wrote alongside the photo.
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With the suspension, Messi is out of his team’s lineup against Troyes and Ajaccio. The teams are fighting for relegation.
PSG still have five matches to play in the French top flight. It leads the league by five points to Marseille.