NATIONS - Argentine media see Messi-PSG crack: "Tensions are rising"

Since Lionel Messi's transfer from FC Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain, there have been rumors that the little Argentinian regrets his choice. After his first substitution he was angry with the coach and now he has a conflict with the director of the club. Suffering from a knee injury, he nevertheless travels to Argentina for the international match.

PSG director Leonardo was absolutely not happy with that, but the Argentinian is going anyway. The Argentine media see tensions between Messi and the club rising considerably. La Nacion even uses the title: 'PSG against Lionel Messi'. “Tensions between the two sides are running high and the excesses can be very dangerous. Leonardo's reaction is remarkable, as Mauricio Pochettino had already indicated that Messi would join the Argentine squad.'

Diario Olé writes that Leonardo's attack on Messi is only meant to make excuses for Paris Saint-Germain's poor performance. "He is responsible for the most expensive squad in the world and he is looking for reasons to justify that his super team is not crushing everything and everyone. However, it is very important for the Qatari bosses that Messi shines with Argentina with a view to the World Cup in Qatar.'

Argentina will play an international match against Uruguay on Saturday and a few days later it will take on Brazil. Like Messi, Leandro Paredes also struggled with an injury, but he too has traveled to the Argentina national team. The Argentines are in second place in the qualifying group, six points behind Brazil. At least fourth place must be achieved in order to qualify for the World Cup.