The shock between PSG and Inter Miami, widely won this Sunday by the Parisian club (4-0), was above all an opportunity for Lionel Messi to find his former club … and for his coach, Javier Mascherano, to slide a subtle but revealing remark against PSG.
Because despite the overwhelming domination of Parisians, Mascherano did not hesitate to recall the essentials according to him. “Today, people continue to buy tickets to come and see him, there was the European champion but the public paid to come and see Messi at 38. »»
People don't pay to see PSG, but Messi
If PSG shines today by its oiled collective and its status as European champion, Mascherano did not fail to emphasize that in his eyes, the main attraction, even at the dawn of retirement, remains Lionel Messi. An implicit message addressed to those – including Parisian leaders and supporters included – who did not know or wanted to fully appreciate the Argentine star during his visit to Paris.
On the field, Messi tried to save the honor of an outdated Miami team. Positioned at the forefront, he initiated the rare offensives of his team, in particular this magnificent service for Luis Suarez in the 49th minute, or an individual breakthrough in the 63rd to create the first shot on framed. But neither his talent nor his efforts were enough in front of a much higher PSG.
The contrast between the aura of Messi and the collective weakness of his team was striking. Invisible at times, often helpless, the Argentinian touched only 48 balloons, missed a free kick, and seemed to be las in front of the level of level. However, Mascherano remained admiring. “He played a big match, especially in the second half. »»
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To summarize
After the heavy defeat of Inter Miami against PSG (4-0), Messi's coach, Javier Mascherano, launched a subtle picnus: “The public paid to see Messi”. One way of recalling that, despite its age, the Argentinian remains the main attraction, much more than PSG itself.
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