Lionel Messi apologises for going on an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia that led to Argentina's World Cup-winning captain being suspended by his club Paris Saint-Germain
Lionel Messi says "sorry" to Paris Saint-Germain and his teammates for going to Saudi Arabia on a trip that resulted in his suspension.Image provided by Saudi Tourism Authority on May 1, 2023 shows Argentina's forward Lionel Messi holding a falcon in Riyadh. / Photo: AFP
He was suspended by the Qatar-owned club after failing to turn up for training on Monday, a day after their 3-1 home defeat by Lorient in Ligue 1. "I had organised this trip to Saudi Arabia having cancelled it previously. This time I couldn't cancel it. I am sorry for what I did and I wait to see what the club decides to do."
Various media in France said he would be suspended for two weeks, although AFP has not been able to confirm those reports.
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