PSG coach Christophe Galtier was almost certain about it. Messi will be honored when he takes the field after returning to Paris after winning the World Cup. PSG's World Cup-winning star will be felicitated. But the French newspaper La Parisien reported that none of this is happening.
Tonight, Messi will play for PSG against Anja. This will be Messi's first competitive match after winning the World Cup for Argentina by defeating France in a tiebreaker in the World Cup final on December 18.
Messi had a great time celebrating after the World Cup. The holiday has been a little long. PSG played three matches after the World Cup, against Strasbourg and Lens in the French league. The other was against Shatoru in the French Cup.
PSG won against Strasbourg thanks to Mbappe's goal, but could not keep up with the streak, losing 3-1. In the French Cup, however, Gaultier's team won 3-1 against Chateauroux.
Argentina's World Cup-winning captain received a 'guard of honor' from his teammates back at PSG. He was also presented with a small crest by the club. However, 'La Parisien' reported that the club authorities think that what happened in PSG's training ground is enough, there is nothing to welcome Messi in the new league match.
However, the PSG authorities are taking into account the feelings of French football fans. Losing France in the World Cup final is the main problem. PSG is the face of French football. If Messi is given a World Cup-winning reception in the match against Anja, it may hurt the feelings of French football fans. That is why the PSG authorities are backing down in this matter.
PSG coach Christophe Galtier, however, said that he could not find any reason why Messi should not be given a welcome on the first day he enters the field. He also said that he had no doubt in his mind about giving Messi a reception in the league match.