PSG vs Clermont Highlights, Ligue 1: Lionel Messi's last match for ...

4 Jun 2023

PSG's Lionel Messi reacts during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Clermont at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France, Saturday, June 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

PSG vs Clermont Foot - Figure 1
Photo The Indian Express

PSG vs Clermont Foot Highlights, Ligue 1 Match Today: Lionel Messi’s time at the French capital ended in defeat as PSG went 2-3 down to Clermont on Saturday night.

In the first half, Sergio Ramos, another star who is on his way out of the club gave PSG the lead before Klylian Mbappe doubled it. Clermont, however, would not be denied as goals from Johan Gastien and Mehdi Zeffane helped them draw level just at the stroke of half time.

In the second half, the visitors would continue the pressure as Grejohn Kyei, who missed a penalty and had a goal chalked off in the first half, stroked the third past Gianluigi Donnarumma to give Clermont the victory. Messi would go close with two free kicks but could not rescue a point for his team.

Follow PSG vs Clermont highlights below

Live Blog

PSG vs Clermont Highlights: Follow highlights of Lionel Messi's last match for PSG below.

Lionel Messi will play his last game for Paris St Germain against Clermont

PSG vs Clermont Foot - Figure 2
Photo The Indian Express

Saturday night in Paris, Lionel Messi will wear PSG’s iconic Hechter stripes for one last time. The end was inevitable after his vacation in Saudi Arabia with his family for fulfilling a lucrative contract with the country’s tourism department. He was subsequently banned for practice, benched for two games and rumours began to whirl about his next destination. PSG didn’t cry; nor did Messi. It was like the end of a business deal, neither carrying the burden of emotion. But then, it was business from the start — a million-dollar deal, where PSG could parade its prized jewel, sell millions of jerseys worldwide, lift its image and build the fan-base.

It’s not that Messi was not influential at PSG. He scored 21 times, assisted 20 goals in a 40-match sojourn, and won league titles in both seasons. But there was neither magic nor madness. There were Messi goals, but few Messi moments. The mouth-watering trident of Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar never really fired in unison. Perhaps, the departure of Messi, and in all likelihood Neymar, will unburden the club. It was different at Camp Nou — it was system over individual, philosophy over money, beauty over success.

Read more
Similar news
This week's most popular news