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“PSG Is an Inhuman Club” – As Lionel Messi Leaves Paris, Ex-Barcelona Star Admits Being Treated ‘Like a Plague’ by French Giants

Published 06/10/2023, 7:59 AM EDT

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The soccer world is buzzing after Lionel Messi announced his decision to join Inter Miami. He will join on a free transfer after his contract ends. However, Messi’s former employer PSG is in the news again. 

This time a newly launched book is creating a buzz around the Parisian club. And the book is written by one of their women’s team players, whose contract ends at the end of this month. So why is the book center of controversy for PSG?

Kheira Hamraoui raises questions at PSG

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Kheira Hamroui, who is under contract with PSG until the end of this month, released a book recently. She joined Parisians after her three-year stint with FC Barcelona women’s team. The French international first came to the spotlight in November 2021. Two hooded men attacked her and beat her on her legs with iron bars.

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She again got into the spotlight in April 2022. Hamroui had a scuffle with her few teammates during the training. The incident occurred before the club’s UEFA Women’s Champions League semifinal game. The training dispute involving the former Barcelona star resulted in the coach dropping her for the crucial semifinal against Olympique Lyon. Her future at the club has been in the air since the attack she faced in 2021.

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And now, Hamroui has come up with ‘Kheira a contre-pied’ book released recently. The French international recounts her PSG days, where she expressed, “PSG is an inhuman club.” The player was unhappy with the way the club treated her, especially after the attack on her in 2021. She felt she got treated like a victim of a plague. 

Hamraoui feels she didn’t get support from PSG. Nor did her teammates support the former Barcelona star. The book will certainly raise questions about the management of PSG. Recently Lionel Messi was subject to booing from the fans continuously, but the club failed to stop the fans from doing so.

Unhappy Lionel Messi leaves French giants for Inter Miami

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Messi took everyone by surprise when he joined PSG in 2021. He had to leave his beloved Barcelona because of the club’s financial mess. Parisian fans welcomed the Argentine in a significant. However, as time went by, things started to get sour. His dismal performances in crucial games turned the PSG supporters against him.

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And things reached an extreme end when he won the World Cup with Argentina, defeating Kylian Mbappe’s France in the final. PSG Ultras booed him in almost every game and during the title celebrations. Those were difficult days for the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, who always received love and affection from Barcelona fans. Finally, his unhappy tenure at PSG ended, and Messi is ready to ride on Inter Miami adventure.

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The recent events surrounding Lionel Messi and Kheira Hamraoui’s allegations in her book raise questions about PSG’s player management. What are your thoughts on this? Sound off in the comments.

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Nikhil Nibe

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Nikhil is a soccer writer at EssentiallySports, having written over 450 articles that showcase his expertise and love for the beautiful game. With a passion for soccer that spans over two decades, Nikhil is well-versed in covering core sports articles. As a die-hard fan of Real Madrid, Nikhil understands the importance of team spirit and the unwavering support of fans in changing the course of a game.
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