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Lionel Messi has been accused of 'disappearing' in big games for Paris Saint-Germain and only turning up when it matters for Argentina after the French champions were dumped out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich.

PSG were beaten convincingly across both legs of their last-16 tie with Bayern, who cruised to a 2-0 victory in Wednesday night's decider at the Allianz Arena after winning last month's first leg by a single goal.

It proved to be another miserable European campaign for the Ligue 1 leaders, with Messi unable to inspire them into the quarter-finals after being kept largely quiet by the likes of Alphonso Davies, Leon Goretzka and Matthijs de Ligt, ending his quest for a fifth Champions League crown.

And after the defeat the 35-year-old received scathing criticism from PSG legend Jerome Rothen, who believes his below-par displays show he lacks 'respect' for the club - given how well he performed in Argentina's World Cup-winning campaign.

'Messi, we don't want it!,' Rothen, who made 180 appearances in his own five-year spell at PSG, said in an explosive rant on French radio station RMC. 'He doesn't want to get involved in this club! He says he's "acclimatised" now, but what are you acclimatised to?

'You scored 18 goals or 16 assists this year against Angers and Clermont? But in the matches that matter, you disappear!

'The joke is that we saw his matches at the World Cup, I saw his movements, how he invested himself. I don't mind it, considering it's the national team jersey, a separate thing, but hey, respect the club in the capital a little, which allows you to maintain a status and salary.

'Only PSG could give him that and, obviously, PSG fell at his feet because they thought Messi was going to make us win [the Champions League]. But he doesn't win us anything.'

Rothen has made it clear in recent months that PSG should not extend Messi's contract beyond the summer amid reports of a renewal being on the cards.

Last month he hit out at the former Barcelona star for not 'investing in the project' and prioritising his own interests above the club's.

'In of image and what it reflects, I can't understand why Messi wants to extend the adventure here,' he said.

'He makes no effort to put the club ahead of him. He never thanks the fans, he lowers his head and goes to the dressing room.

'Even when he celebrates goals and his name is chanted, he never has a gesture for the fans to thank them for their .

'He doesn't want to invest in the project. Because of that, I don't think it's a good idea for it to continue.'

Wednesday's elimination will only pile further pressure on PSG boss Christophe Galtier, despite the fact his side sit eight points clear at the top of Ligue 1.

After their second-leg defeat in Munich, Galtier itted he was unsure what it meant for his own future with the club.

'My future? It’s really too early to talk about it,' he said. 'It obviously depends on the (club’s) management and my president.

'There’s a disappointment. The club had a lot of hopes for this competition.

'I stay focused on the end of the season with a lot of energy and determination.'


PSG before Messi

Final
Semi final

PSG after Messi

Round of 16
Round of 16

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11839007/Lionel-Messi-accused-disappearing-big-games-PSG-legend-Champions-League-exit.html

G O A T has been goated

Ever since he took the challenge to port to another club outside Spain, dude's performance is zero....

The reason I stand by CR7, the real GO🐐T...

You can arguwith yourself!!!✌️

another banter go soon start again

Fraud
He should be arrested by EFCC

During the match, i thought that the referee was Mahmood Yakubu junior brother

VeryWickedGoat:
Fraud
He should be arrested by EFCC

Messi fans will start digging out world cup pics 😂

Sweetvie:
Messi fans will start digging out world cup pics 😂

This your headline no go make heaven 😂😂

Olarewaju89:

😂😂

Juventus without Ronaldo
2 UCL final in 3years
8 consecutive Seria A

Juventus with Ronaldo
Lost Seria A Title
Quarter final - Eliminated by Ajax
Round of 16- Eliminated by Lyon
Round of 16- Eliminated by Porto

Man United before Ronaldo
2nd in EPL
Europa League Final

Man United with Ronaldo
6th In EPL
UCL Round of 16- Eliminated by Athletic De Madrid

Man United After Ronaldo
3rd in EPL
Carabao Cup Winners
FA Cup & Europa League contenders

No penalty...no party.... if not for those fake pks at the world cup....Messi no go smell that cup

JASONjnr:
Ever since he took the challenge to port to another club outside Spain, dude's performance is zero....

The reason I stand by CR7, the real GO🐐T...

You can arguwith yourself!!!✌️

All the recognized GOATs (Pele, Maradona & Messi) won World Cup for their countries.

None of the GOATs played 5 World Cup without a knock out goal.

None of the GOATs ever stole a goal from their teammate.

25 games, 17goals and assisted 16 For PSG this season yet you claim his performance is zero since he left Spain.

Is lying a requirement to become a Ronaldo asslicker?

VeryWickedGoat:
Fraud
He should be arrested by EFCC

Yes, the fraud that is stat padding with construction workers and part time imams should be arrested.

Sweetvie:
Messi fans will start digging out world cup pics 😂

Vitila or whatever his fucking name is lost a clear cut chance many times.
Verrati lost the ball two times that made Bayern Munich scored.
Mbappe was no where to be found in the game.

A 35 years old Messi created three goal chances that would have been three assists and ended up as the highest rated player for PSG for the night but guess who is at the front cover of headlines as PSG lost, it is a 35 years old Messi and yet they say mbappe is the best player and best man in PSG.

When PSG wins, they put Mbappe at the front cover but when PSG losses they put Messi as the front cover.

If Messi was black and Mbappe was white, y'all motherforkers will be shouting the racist agenda.

But of course they all need Messi, his name and photo to sell their articles.

But whether they like it or not, they can't erase the history below.

Kingcalls:
No penalty...no party.... if not for those fake pks at the world cup....Messi no go smell that cup

When they canceled 3 Argentina goals against Saudi Arabia, you no cry about penalty.

When Messi struck from outside the box against Mexico to breathe life back to the team, you no cry about penalty.

When Messi missed penalty that would have qualified Argentina from their group against Poland, you no cry.

When Messi scored against Australia in Round of 16, you no cry about penalty.

When Alvarez scored defence splitting from Messi against Netherlands in the quarter final, you no cry about penalty.

When they added 10mins additional time against Netherlands even though Argentina dey lead 2-1, you no cry about penalty.

When Messi tore Croatia Gvardiol to shreds inorder to create another goal for Alvarez in the semis, you no cry about penalty.

When they awarded 2 penalties in the final, you no cry.

OJEEMAH:
Juventus without Ronaldo
2 UCL final in 3years
8 consecutive Seria A

Juventus with Ronaldo
Lost Seria A Title
Quarter final - Eliminated by Ajax
Round of 16- Eliminated by Lyon
Round of 16- Eliminated by Porto

Man United before Ronaldo
2nd in EPL
Europa League Final

Man United with Ronaldo
6th In EPL
UCL Round of 16- Eliminated by Athletic De Madrid

Man United After Ronaldo
3rd in EPL
Carabao Cup Winners
FA Cup & Europa League contenders

You dey mind d obembet ọdẹ ni

youngblaq:


You dey mind d obembet ọdẹ ni

na Seun and NL MODs dey aid this nonsense

JASONjnr:
Ever since he took the challenge to port to another club outside Spain, dude's performance is zero....

The reason I stand by CR7, the real GO🐐T...

You can arguwith yourself!!!✌️

Nlfpmod

Since PSG signed Pessi, their UCL case na zilch

Messi is overrated.

Big scam ... No Penalty, No Messi

OJEEMAH:
When they canceled 3 Argentina goals against Saudi Arabia, you no cry about penalty.

When Messi struck from outside the box against Mexico to breathe life back to the team, you no cry about penalty.

When Messi missed penalty that would have qualified Argentina from their group against Poland, you no cry.

When Messi scored against Australia in Round of 16, you no cry about penalty.

When Alvarez scored defence splitting from Messi against Netherlands in the quarter final, you no cry about penalty.

When they added 10mins additional time against Netherlands even though Argentina dey lead 2-1, you no cry about penalty.

When Messi tore Croatia Gvardiol to shreds inorder to create another goal for Alvarez in the semis, you no cry about penalty.

When they awarded 2 penalties in the final, you no cry.

U will never accept...so no need .... same person wey dem give WC best player was crap over both legs ... if FIFA was fair in the WC , Argentina no go see final.... what happen against Saudi is same that APC played in lagos ... Tinubu won the national election, but failed in lagos to mk it seem credible... we know the game guy ... without FIFA favouritism, Messi no go smell cup

Totilopussylick:
During the match, i thought that the referee was Mahmood Yakubu junior brother

must you Always show your stupidity Everytime?

OJEEMAH:
Juventus without Ronaldo 2 UCL final in 3years 8 consecutive Seria A
Juventus with Ronaldo Lost Seria A Title Quarter final - Eliminated by Ajax Round of 16- Eliminated by Lyon Round of 16- Eliminated by Porto
Man United before Ronaldo 2nd in EPL Europa League Final
Man United with Ronaldo 6th In EPL UCL Round of 16- Eliminated by Athletic De Madrid
Man United After Ronaldo 3rd in EPL Carabao Cup Winners FA Cup & Europa League contenders

una no well for this forum

Kingcalls:



U will never accept...so no need .... same person wey dem give WC best player was crap over both legs ... if FIFA was fair in the WC , Argentina no go see final.... what happen against Saudi is same that APC played in lagos ... Tinubu won the national election, but failed in lagos to mk it seem credible... we know the game guy ... without FIFA favouritism, Messi no go smell cup

This comparison is baseless as there seem to be no logical connection between Politics and sport.

what I listed are verifiable facts. Give me facts and stop assuming how thing would have played out.

3 Argentina goals were ruled out for offside against Saudi

10mins additional time when Argentina dey lead Neds…..unfortunately for Argentina, Neds equalized and dragged the game to extra and penalty shoot out.

2 Netherlands players missed in the shoot out…. You still blame FIFA!!

2 French players failed to score in the shoot out and you still accuse FIFA despite awarding 2 penalties to in 120mins.

I am trying to figure out how FIFA favored Argentina.

Lewandowski won FIFA Best, una criticize Balon D’or even called FIFA a bigger award.

Messi won FIFA Best for his stellar performances in the World Cup ….. una switch narrative to FIFA is corrupt.

The simple truth is, you guys don’t want to see Messi win not because you believe FIFA is corrupt.

Kingcalls:
No penalty...no party.... if not for those fake pks at the world cup....Messi no go smell that cup

Donnarumma folded in the first leg, Vitinha scuffed an open goal, Verratti made two direct goal-inducing errors and the midfield created zilch, but somehow… all I see is Messi’s face attached to all the damning tabloids.

Being great comes at a price.


But who cares about Psg or UCl, Messi has 4 and already completed football. Make Mbappe hustle hard to get one.

We are not listening to anything anymore, if you want to talk to us, bring your World cup medal.

You this oloribu Obembet you no open thread when mumu United was annihilated by Liverpool, you always hide when your team lose but surface whenever you get anti Messi news, na why I dey always swear for you be that and I'll never stop until you drop dead.

You this nonentity, I pray so hard make god of iron deliver you to me this morning, guess what he did.

Jokerman:
Since PSG signed Pessi, their UCL case na zilch

wetin man utd in the last 6 years

JASONjnr:
Ever since he took the challenge to port to another club outside Spain, dude's performance is zero....
[s]
The reason I stand by CR7, the real GO🐐T...[/s]

You can arguwith yourself!!!✌️

but he won the world cup without his Barcelona teammates, with a mediocre Argentina team, Pendu had a star studded Portuguese team but got knocked out by Morocco and the modafucka end his career with tears, no club in Europe want his sorry assss, so he moved to Camel'sleague..

Who's laughing last now. Messi has already won all the trophy in football history.

You Pendu fans has nothing on him anymore. Nah Mbappe and PsG needs UCL the most, even if leo retires today, Pendu is no where near his achievements in the history of the sport. Even if dem deduct 5 years from his age, e no go see World Cup Silver sef, not to talk of gold medal

VeryWickedGoat:
Fraud
He should be arrested by EFCC

like your frustrated father abi.. Ogun kee you