Lionel Messi appears to have defied Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo by invoking a contract clause which allows him to represent Argentina this monthParis Saint-Germain chief Leonardo has voiced his displeasure as a unique clause reportedly included in Lionel Messi's contract appears to be causing friction. It was claimed when Messi joined PSG that the six-time Ballon d'Or winner wants to put the national team first ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar without fear of animosity between club and country. Messi serves as Argentina captain, winning the Copa America this summer, and hopes to lead them against Uruguay and Brazil in qualifiers over the night fortnight. Is it fair for Lionel Messi to put Argentina above Paris Saint-Germain? Who will succeed Lionel Messi at the pinnacle of the game?

Source: Daily Mirror November 08, 2021 00:24 UTC