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Lionel Messi doesn't 'respect' PSG! President Nasser Al-Khelaifi slams Inter Miami star following repeated criticism of Ligue 1 side

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The World Cup-winning Argentine parted ways with the Ligue 1 club last summer, calling time on a spell which saw him record an impressive 67 goal contributions in 75 matches. Despite a stellar individual effort, PSG again flattered to deceive on the continental stage, and Messi has since come out with some <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/lionel-messi-psg-transfer-admission-inter-miami-forced-out-barcelona/blte9fad4992fdfa941" target="_blank">less-than-positive words about his life in the French capital</a>.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Club president Al-Khelaifi has now responded to such criticism, telling <a href="https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/replay-emissions/rothen-regale/l-integrale-de-l-interview-de-nasser-al-khelaifi-president-du-psg-09-01_EN-202401090875.html" target="_blank">RMC Sport</a> on Tuesday: "We talk when we are there, not when we are gone. I have great respect for him [Messi] but if someone wants to talk badly about Paris Saint-Germain after [his departure], it’s not good. That's not respect [...] He's not a bad guy, but I don't like that. It's not just for him, but for everyone."

WHAT AL-KHELAIFI SAID

Messi secured a blockbuster move to MLS side Inter Miami after his time in Paris came to a close, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/lionel-messi-inter-miami-signed-two-time-mls-cup-winner-julian-gressel/bltcf2ca943741d0ddd" target="_blank">and made an immediate impact stateside</a>. The 36-year-old helped the Herons win the 2023 Leagues Cup - the first trophy in their history. Fast forward six months and Messi's former strike partner <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/kylian-mbappe-s-camp-respond-sensational-reports-psg-superstar-has-already-agreed-real-madrid-transfer/blt64f4cd980c906505" target="_blank">Kylian Mbappe could also be leaving</a> the Parc des Princes, although Al-Khelaifi revealed the pair had <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/kylian-mbappe-transfer-latest-psg-president-nasser-al-khelaifi-agreement-real-madrid-very-good-relationship/blt60c02d131d8a99a5" target="_blank">an unspecified "gentlemen's agreement".</a>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The Argentina captain is enjoying some well-earned rest as MLS breaks for the offseason. He faces a meeting with <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-intense-training-regiment-38-year-old-workout-saudi-pro-league-break/blt2837504c894fceb8" target="_blank">eternal rival Cristiano Ronaldo</a> in a friendly in Riyadh on February 1.

WHAT NEXT FOR MESSI?

Lionel Messi doesn't 'respect' PSG! President Nasser Al-Khelaifi slams Inter Miami star following repeated criticism of Ligue 1 side | Goal.com

Lionel Messi didn&apos;t show &quot;respect&quot; for Paris Saint-Germain after his departure, according to club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi.