French journalist Daniel Riolo has said that Lionel Messi was fortuitous to miss Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)'s 3-0 defeat to AS Monaco in Ligue 1 on Sunday.
The league leaders, who travelled to Monaco sans Messi, put up a rather unimpressive display. Nevertheless, they still hold a healthy 12-point cushion atop the league table as they look set to win their eighth Ligue 1 title in ten years.
However, their insipid performance against Monaco was slammed by French journalist Daniel Riolo. He tweeted (as reported via le10sport) after their defeat (translated from French):
“PSG have decided to be ridiculous and shameful until the end of the season? Is this the project? Neymar gave his life to come back against Real. Logic that he drags himself like a DH player on the field and forgiveness for DH players."
He added:
"If Paris Saint-Germain and Qatar want to gain a minimum of respect, several players and coaches must go into the accounts and be cleared on the spot! And against Lorient, will people still come and explain to PSG supporters that you shouldn't whistle? Say nothing."
Riolo also took a dig at Messi, who missed the game due to illness, saying:
"Messi did well to have a sore stomach; he escaped the cataclysm of the day."
PSG have failed to get going this season
The Ligue 1 giants assembled a brilliant team last summer. They brought in the likes of Sergio Ramos, Lionel Messi, Achraf Hakimi, Georginio Wijnaldum and Gianluigi Donnarumma to Paris.
Also comprising Neymar, Marco Veratti and Kylian Mbappe, the Parisian club were tipped as the favourites to win the UEFA Champions League this season. They drew Real Madrid in the Round of 16 clash. After leading 2-0 on aggregate with 29 minutes to go in the tie, they conceded thrice in 17 minutes as their European campaign ended in a whimper.
They have also been knocked out of the domestic cup competition by Nice, leaving them with the prospect of winning just one trophy (Ligue 1) this season.
Manager Mauricio Pochettino has come under immense criticism along with the players at the club for being unable to deliver as a team. Their latest 3-0 defeat to Monaco only increases the scrutiny.
Gunners4ever❤
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Ok. Suite yourself then 😌
Always_in_my_heart
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I am not that soft, but I am generally a very nice person irl
Ok. Suite yourself then 😌
Gunners4ever❤
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Honestly, it's not the best. I know it makes you feel good but think about how it makes others feel too.
I am not that soft, but I am generally a very nice person irl
Always_in_my_heart
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All I do now on this app is trolling visitors. It gives me oxygen for breathing[Crylaugh]
Honestly, it's not the best. I know it makes you feel good but think about how it makes others feel too.
Gunners4ever❤
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Hmm. That's true🤔
All I do now on this app is trolling visitors. It gives me oxygen for breathing[Crylaugh]
Always_in_my_heart
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No. No one is gonna be obsessed with AF at this point. AF was exciting 2-3 years back now it's boring without many good features and the best users all getting tired of the app.
Hmm. That's true🤔
Always_in_my_heart
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Ok good now you won't be trolled by me
Right. My nerves 😂🤣
Gunners4ever❤
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I was on this app b4 a long time ago as a visitor bcos I didn't know how to open an account. I left the app for a while. I joined again recently with an original account now.
Ok good now you won't be trolled by me
Gunners4ever❤
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Oh ok. So,you are looking to take over from him as the GOAT of Allfootball right?
No. No one is gonna be obsessed with AF at this point. AF was exciting 2-3 years back now it's boring without many good features and the best users all getting tired of the app.
kg-4991
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It's totally and utterly ridiculous to me seeing you mention Marquinhos as part of the players to not be blamed...you obviously didn't watch him play against Madrid
Out of form for 2-3 games doesn't make him bad. Even Ramos, VVD, etc have made ridiculous performances time to time. Yet they stay consistent that what matters.
nieadksuyz
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I can't find any difference between PSG side with or without Messi. . But one thing is clear and obvious, they are carried only by 4 players- Marquinos, Mendes, Veratti and Mbappe. Even lack of form from one player breaks their team into pieces. . Instead of CRITICISING Messi alone, people must criticize every single player apart from these 4.
It's totally and utterly ridiculous to me seeing you mention Marquinhos as part of the players to not be blamed...you obviously didn't watch him play against Madrid
walinton
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if it was Ronaldo , the headline will be harsh.. CR pretended to be injured.. the media is always soft on messi
compering liverpool and City to Monaco 🤣🤣🤣🤣 get a cold beer pal.... we all know this present man U squad cant compete with both city and liverpool... there comes Monaco vs PSG in the very famous farmers league... here is a simple question can Monaco win Crystal palace on a neutral ground 🤣🤣🤣
kg-4991
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Blame Mbappe too. He played yesterday but they lost. When Messi played, PSG beat Monaco 2-0
We shouldn't. Every player have a bad day or bad week. But for all other players. They are just appalling.
Mishaelinho10
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If psg without Messi conceded 3-0 I bet they would have beaten 5 if Messi was in
If Messi was there, Monaco 0-3 PSG
Mishaelinho10
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I can't find any difference between PSG side with or without Messi. . But one thing is clear and obvious, they are carried only by 4 players- Marquinos, Mendes, Veratti and Mbappe. Even lack of form from one player breaks their team into pieces. . Instead of CRITICISING Messi alone, people must criticize every single player apart from these 4.
Blame Mbappe too. He played yesterday but they lost. When Messi played, PSG beat Monaco 2-0
Always_in_my_heart
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No he has been inactive for quite a while now.
Oh ok. So,you are looking to take over from him as the GOAT of Allfootball right?
Gunners4ever❤
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Btw,have you seen @Desmodeyum around?
No he has been inactive for quite a while now.
Always_in_my_heart
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like you guys always troll ronaldo for man utd atleast messi's psg is better team than man utd
You just had to bring Ronaldo into this?🙄🤦
Always_in_my_heart
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Are we supposed to take a visitor seriously?
Btw,have you seen @Desmodeyum around?
Always_in_my_heart
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Are we supposed to take a visitor seriously?
After all these months,bro,you still have something against visitors?😂
Gunners4ever❤
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All the little Messi/Barca kids all respond with comments only about Messi’s failure at PSG being everyone else’s fault and not Messi’s They swam all the articles about this club, as if with one voice, they continually insult this club and it’s players. It’s time to rid PSG of this unfortunate group of useless fans. Take Messi out and let PSG go on to win the UCL next season, with the stronger squad they’ve built at the start of this season, and the riddance of Messi and his annoying childish and disrespectful fans. With this distraction removed, success will follow, as is now happening with the Barcelona team.
Are we supposed to take a visitor seriously?
Mapabeimru
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All the little Messi/Barca kids all respond with comments only about Messi’s failure at PSG being everyone else’s fault and not Messi’s They swam all the articles about this club, as if with one voice, they continually insult this club and it’s players. It’s time to rid PSG of this unfortunate group of useless fans. Take Messi out and let PSG go on to win the UCL next season, with the stronger squad they’ve built at the start of this season, and the riddance of Messi and his annoying childish and disrespectful fans. With this distraction removed, success will follow, as is now happening with the Barcelona team.
Bikdknouz
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if messi was there a hart trick would have been inevitable
Mariosuarez2
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This journalist has brain and he’s right. Psg has lost games with Messi on the pitch and lost the first leg against Monaco with Messi on the pitch. Messi was just lucky not to be playing. They would have still beaten them with Messi playing. In fact, Messi fake his injury and sickness.
try to watch football and not talking from your home radio 🤡 Psg won Monaco first leg Stop embarrassing yourself here
Beckly
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This journalist has brain and he’s right. Psg has lost games with Messi on the pitch and lost the first leg against Monaco with Messi on the pitch. Messi was just lucky not to be playing. They would have still beaten them with Messi playing. In fact, Messi fake his injury and sickness.
😂😂😂😂how did you watch the first leg? Man you just embarrassed yourself live😂😂😂😂😂😂😅😂😂
Beckly
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if it was Ronaldo , the headline will be harsh.. CR pretended to be injured.. the media is always soft on messi
Lol Liverpool against Man U was a humiliation and what did you think Ronaldo expected from City? Messi n co beat this same Monaco 2-0 first leg when he assisted Mbappe but y’all criticized him for not scoring and now he’s sick n could not play look at the scoreline and yet you still blame him😂😂. It took until the last minute after formations where out to confirm Ronaldo couldn’t play so yh I see why people saw that as chickening away.
Ebubechukwu1996
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I guess the 1996 you added to your name is your year of birth lol 26years old but still lacks sense [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
says who don't know his age[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
joshwealth
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shut up pig[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
I guess the 1996 you added to your name is your year of birth lol 26years old but still lacks sense [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Ebubechukwu1996
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This Ebube clown here again?[Crylaugh]
shut up pig[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Ebubechukwu1996
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Don’t you get tired of being on every Messi post hating? 🤡
don't you get tired of following me 🤡
Beckly
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But when Ronaldo didn’t play against man city you guys said he run for the humiliation This is football anyone can have injury anytime even in training but you guys criticize Ronaldo for not playing again man city
Lol reminder Messi n co beat this same Monaco 2-0 first leg when he assisted mbappe. It’s not like they we’re going to face some super strong opponent like the case of Man U. People didn’t believe Ronaldo was sick because they got no information about his health issue till the last minute
Beckly
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But when Ronaldo didn’t play against man city you guys said he run for the humiliation This is football anyone can have injury anytime even in training but you guys criticize Ronaldo for not playing again man city
Lol reminder Messi n co beat this same Monaco 2-0 first leg when he assisted mbappe. It’s not like they we’re going to face some super strong opponent like the case of Man U.
Playbeautiful⚽️
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This journalist has brain and he’s right. Psg has lost games with Messi on the pitch and lost the first leg against Monaco with Messi on the pitch. Messi was just lucky not to be playing. They would have still beaten them with Messi playing. In fact, Messi fake his injury and sickness.
Did u watch the back of tv at first legs with psg
Playbeautiful⚽️
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Of course you all would blame Messi everyone psg lose. Even now still blaming, he can’t even recovery nicely
TapanAjmera
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It's like Majority of French Journalists have Mental Problem. This particular Journalist is thoughtless for including Messi in this PSG recent Loss.
like you guys always troll ronaldo for man utd atleast messi's psg is better team than man utd
LM10_rockstar
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if it was Ronaldo , the headline will be harsh.. CR pretended to be injured.. the media is always soft on messi
Ronaldo knew man United couldn't beat city but PSG already beat Monaco in the first match with Messi.
LMLIV
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If psg without Messi conceded 3-0 I bet they would have beaten 5 if Messi was in
Had it not It’s inhumane to take out a negative IQ’s money I would have bet and take your many as usual for the last 17 years 🤣🤣🤣🤣
RobinHood998
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They just want to drag Messi name this is ridiculous
mepepstuz
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This journalist has brain and he’s right. Psg has lost games with Messi on the pitch and lost the first leg against Monaco with Messi on the pitch. Messi was just lucky not to be playing. They would have still beaten them with Messi playing. In fact, Messi fake his injury and sickness.
First leg with Messi, PSG 2:0 Monaco… stop talking trash
kg-4991
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I can't find any difference between PSG side with or without Messi. . But one thing is clear and obvious, they are carried only by 4 players- Marquinos, Mendes, Veratti and Mbappe. Even lack of form from one player breaks their team into pieces. . Instead of CRITICISING Messi alone, people must criticize every single player apart from these 4.
walinton
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French medias are so bias. Of Messi would be there mbappe would have done 2 goals
Mbappe scores without messi... this isnt even a point ..
walinton
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if it was Ronaldo , the headline will be harsh.. CR pretended to be injured.. the media is always soft on messi
chrisrhapsody
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First leg same match was 2-0 as Messi was on the pitch second leg 3-0 without Messi then you go talking trash 🗑
first leg 2 0with Ronaldo on the pith and you know the story of the second leg
nowbdenpsu
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Messi was there when they lost the first time they met. Learn to read
u don't have sense psg won the first leg 2-0
cehelmopy
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This journalist has brain and he’s right. Psg has lost games with Messi on the pitch and lost the first leg against Monaco with Messi on the pitch. Messi was just lucky not to be playing. They would have still beaten them with Messi playing. In fact, Messi fake his injury and sickness.
Justihno
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It's like Majority of French Journalists have Mental Problem. This particular Journalist is thoughtless for including Messi in this PSG recent Loss.
fammnpsuyz
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If psg without Messi conceded 3-0 I bet they would have beaten 5 if Messi was in
Dude that's Real Madrid lol. Hater go lick your wounds and thank God it wasn't 9.