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“Does Not Deserve the Treatment” – El Clasico’s Man of the Match Hopes Lionel Messi Makes A Sensational U-Turn After Being Booed by PSG Fans

Published 03/20/2023, 8:30 AM EDT

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World Cup winner Lionel Messi hopes to find a solution for his future soon. After leaving Barcelona for PSG in 2021, things have not worked well for him at the club level. On the other hand, after initial struggles, Barcelona seems to have its mojo back.

After defeating Real Madrid 2-1 in the penultimate El Clasico soccer match of this season, the man of the match Sergi Roberto, discussed the possibility of having Messi back at the club. Roberto explained how the fans at PSG failed to treat Messi well, despite his performing well for the club. It’s not the first time he received boos in a match

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German giants eliminated Paris Saint Germain from the Champions League, and the fans in Paris did not take the loss well. Messi is subjected to widespread criticism. Fans took Messi as the scapegoat for the shocking defeat and booed him during their match against Rennes after the Champions League game. Roberto, though, wants him back at the club, as they are excited about his return. 

Will Lionel Messi make a comeback to Barcelona?

After the match against Real Madrid, Roberto spoke about the prospects of Messi returning to the club. In an interview, he stated, “I hope Messi comes back. We are waiting for it. He does not deserve the treatment he receives in Paris.” 

Despite scoring 18 goals and 17 assists in 32 appearances, the fans criticized the players for the club’s poor performances. Roberto wants Messi to make a return to his boyhood club. He also explained how the coach, board, and everyone involved with recruitment would look to bring him if the right deal was struck. 

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Roberto detailed how players at the club are waiting for Messi to return and would welcome him with open arms. But the deal seems to be a tough one to crack with the current financial problems the club faces. They had a debt of over $1.5 billion and forced the club to sell its club legend. Many other players who earned astronomical wages left the club as coach Xavi focused on youth, thereafter. 

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Pedri, Gavi, Balde, and Araujo are some players who stepped up as they hold an unassailable 12-point lead. Adding Messi to the mix would be an incredible signing that would help the club to compete for the Champions League next season. 

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Will Messi win another Champions League?

As the World Cup is already in his bag, lifting the Champions League for one last time would be on his mind. It would be a fairy-tale ending to his illustrious career, and re-signing with Barcelona could probably boost his chances. Xavi is conducting arguably the best the club has played in recent seasons. Along with Gavi and Pedri, the tiki-taka era looks to be back, and Messi would be tailor-made for the system.

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The prospects of the club re-signing him look bleak. There are finer details to figure out concerning finances, contract length, playing role, etc. Hence, the deal is far from done, as a return to Barcelona would break the internet. 

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