Lionel Messi's 'bullsh*t' excuses for failing at PSG called out as Jerome Rothen accuses Inter Miami & Argentina superstar of 'wetting himself' & urges fans to bring whistles for Club World Cup showdown

Messi spent two years with the Ligue 1 club between 2021-23, a period during which he failed to inspire the team to the Champions League trophy he was signed to help them win. Now, former PSG midfielder Jerome Rothen has laid into the Argentine's efforts in France and called on the club's supporters to whistle him when they play PSG in the Club World Cup round of 16 this weekend.

Rothen told RMC Sport: "I did all of Leo Messi's matches at the Parc des Princes, I didn't miss a single one. Even that was a load of bullsh*t. Of course, when he has the ball at his feet, all the lights come on and the stadium lights up because this guy is a genius and has incredible talent. But really! Let the fans come with their whistles that they bought for the Olympics to boo Leo Messi with Argentina, but since he wet himself, he didn't come. At least there will be an opportunity in the United States."

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Messi scored 32 goals and assisted 35 in 75 appearances for PSG before moving onto Inter Miami. He has been a star performer in the MLS side's progression to the last 16 of the Club World Cup, scoring a stunning free-kick in the key 2-1 victory over Porto.

The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner has previously admitted he struggled with life away from the pitch at PSG, as his family also had issues adapting to a new country. Rothen doesn't buy Messi's claims, though, as he added: "His story and the fact that his family was unhappy, do you know where they lived? You know Paris and the surrounding area, they lived in Neuilly in a 500m2 house, protected from everyone and with a private school for his children. And you think that there, he was screwed. No, don't make us believe that!"

Inter Miami's blockbuster Club World Cup tie with PSG takes place on Sunday, with the winner taking on Flamengo or Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals.