PSG ultras unveil anti-Lionel Messi banner outside Inter Miami’s DRV PNK Stadium home

The Ligue 1 giants thought that they had pulled off quite the coup when luring seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi to Parc des Princes in the summer of 2021 – as he reached the end of his contract at Barcelona. The Argentine superstar did, however, struggle to make the desired impact in France.

Messi did register 32 goals and 35 assists for Paris Saint-Germain through 75 appearances, helping them to two Ligue 1 titles, but Champions League glory proved elusive and disgruntled supporters questioned his commitment to the cause during a testing two-year stint in the French capital.

PSG fans staged protests against Messi during his time on their books – before seeing him leave as a free agent – and have now taken those grievances to the United States. A banner sporting the slogan “MESSI: FINALLY RID OF THE RUDE” has appeared outside Inter Miami’s DRV PNK Stadium home.

PSG ultras unveiled a similar banner at their own ground ahead of a 3-1 win over Lens – with Brazilian forward Neymar, who has left for Saudi outfit Al-Hilal, the target of that project. Messi has admitted to enduring a tough time in France, but has rediscovered his spark in the States – helping Inter Miami to Leagues Cup glory – and was among the goals again on his MLS debut against the New York Red Bulls.