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WATCH: Has Lionel Messi had enough? PSG star trudges straight down tunnel after jeers in Rennes defeat as Kylian Mbappe claps home fans

  • Ligue 1 giants suffer home defeat
  • Argentine forward doesn't stick around
  • Questions being asked of his future

WHAT HAPPENED? The Argentine superstar endured an afternoon to forget against Rennes, with the reigning Ligue 1 champions slipping to a shock 2-0 defeat at Parc des Princes. Home supporters vented their anger throughout the second half of another disappointing display, with Messi deciding that he had seen and heard enough at the final whistle as he headed straight to the dressing room.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Questions continue to be asked of how much longer Messi will be sticking around in Paris, with the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner set to see his contract expire in the summer. He has been linked with a return to Barcelona or a move to MLS.

WHAT NEXT? While Messi was quick to get himself off the field against Rennes, Kylian Mbappe – who filled the captain’s armband for PSG – did make a point of clapping the home support before making his own way from the pitch.

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