Messi faces disciplinary action at PSG for trip to Saudi Arabia
Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain in a match against Brest in March 2023 Football superstar Lionel Messi is facing disciplinary action - possibly a suspension - from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for making a trip to Saudi Arabia without the club's permission, French and international media reported. Reports of a possible two-week suspension mean Messi could miss PSG's next two matches and come at a sensitive time as the French club hopes to extend the Argentine star's contract beyond this season, the Associated Press news agency reported on Wednesday. French media L'Equipe and RMC Sport reported the suspension on Tuesday without citing sources. A source with knowledge of the matter told the AP the French club rejected Messi's request to make the trip to Saudi Arabia, where the 35-year-old has a commercial contract to promote tourism. The World Cup champion will not be allowed to train or play with the team and will not be paid during his suspension, ...