Paris Saint-Germain s relationship with Lionel Messi is set to end after two underwhelming years following the French champions decision to suspend the seven-time Ballon d Or winner for going on an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia.
Lionel Messi faces being suspended by Paris Saint-Germain after travelling to Saudi Arabia earlier this week without the club s permission, a source with knowledge of the matter told AFP on Tuesday.
Monaco s hopes of qualifying for next season s Champions League were dealt a new blow on Sunday in a comprehensive 4-0 home defeat at the hands of Montpellier in the principality.
Paris Saint-Germain s lead at the top of Ligue 1 was cut to five points on Sunday after Achraf Hakimi was sent off in their 3-1 home defeat by Lorient and nearest rivals Marseille beat Auxerre 2-1.
Paris Saint-Germain have emerged as candidates to buy the Stade de France but the Qatar-owned club s priority remains securing ownership of the Parc des Princes, their historic home in the French capital.