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'They thought finished man will give them CL trophy' - Twitter react to PSG fans booing Lionel Messi before club's loss to Lyon

Lionel Messi was booed by some PSG fans ahead of their clash against Lyon at the Parc des Princes on April 2.

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Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi was jeered by a group of fans ahead of his side's Ligue 1 defeat against Lyon. The French club suffered their second consecutive defeat at home on Sunday, losing 1-0 to Olympique Lyonnais.

The 2022 World Cup winner was subjected to booing from some PSG fans when his name was announced in the line-up ahead of their clash on April 2. This is the second time Messi has faced a similar incident from French fans, with the previously jeered during a 2-0 loss to Rennes on March 19.

Leo is a player who gives a lot: Galtier

After his side's defeat to Lyon, coach Christophe Galtier expressed his disappointment with the way Messi was treated by the fans. "Whistles against Leo Messi are very harsh. Leo is a player who gives a lot. He also gave a lot in the first part of the season. But it is also up to other players to have more functions," he said.

"I find them hard. We are waiting for Leo and Kylian (Mbappé) to unblock the situation. We can’t expect everything from Leo and Kylian. Leo tried and succeeded in some things, mismatches or otherwise. But he also missed technical relationships with his partners," said Galtier.

Messi was one of the top performers of the club in their loss to Lyon. The 35-year-old created a few chances, completed four dribbles and delivered five accurate crosses. However, the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner could lead his team to victory as the visitors held firm to clinch the battle at the Parc des Princes.

"There was still a lot of density. These whistles are hard in my opinion because he gave a lot in the first part of the season. He was a passer and scorer in 2023. It is also up to others to do more to bring more danger," Galtier added.

Twitter has been flooded with mixed reactions to Golden Ball winner of Qatar WC. While some criticized him for not being able to win games for PSG, others supported the legend.

Here's how Twitter reacted to Messi being booed by fans: 

 

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