Lionel Messi has endured a torrid start to life at PSG, with the attacker falling below his usual standard since leaving Barcelona for the Parisians last summer. Former Real Madrid midfielder Christian Karembeu has jumped to the Argentine's defense, however, explaining why he needs to be respected in France.
Despite not having reached the top of his game at PSG, Lionel Messi's impact on both the club and the entire French league cannot be overlooked. His presence has attracted more people to the division and boosted its market value. For this very reason, Christian Karembeu believes the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner is important and should be respected in the country.
He was quoted as saying, as per Spanish publication AS: "When Messi plays, everything is always full wherever he goes. It happens here in France.
"He is a sensational player, but he is also an attraction for the French League. Messi is more than a player. In France we have to respect this boy more, because he attracts people. He is very important."
It's an open secret that Lionel Messi's relationship with PSG fans leaves a lot to be desired right now. Things broke down between the two parties after a section of the fans booed the Argentine during a Ligue 1 clash with Bordeaux in March. That was shortly after the Parisians were eliminated from the Champions League round of 16 by Real Madrid.
Christian Karembeu claims the gesture was a mistake from the supporters, urging them to show the Argentine affection instead to see him stand out on the pitch.
He said: "You can never whistle at Messi , because he's a crack. It's a mistake made by the fans, because Messi always needs affection and if the public offers him affection, he will end up standing out. It wasn't easy for him to leave Barcelona."
Lionel Messi's numbers for PSG so far this season
The Argentine has had a difficult time converting chances this season, with his total goal tally standing at nine goals in 32 appearances across all competitions. This includes a paltry four goals in 24 Ligue matches and five in seven Champions League games.
He's however, had a slightly better outing in the goal creation department, managing 13 assists. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner will be looking forward to helping the club claim more trophies next season, having only won the Ligue 1 title this term.
Ebubechukwu1996
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The thing about it is no player in your club history is compare to Messi ๐๐๐๐ so you jealous
because his one club wonder ๐น๐น
Ebubechukwu1996
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Messi is better than ur team useless fan
he was in Barcelona when my useless team trash u 8 2 in camp nau
omochris
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u don't think be for you talk, useless fan
Open your eyes and face reality.
omochris
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watch football not highlights
You're very blind.
Ceminopsty
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Marquinho a defender at PSG has 5 league goals this season while messi an attacker at PSG has 4 league goals this season. Interesting....
u don't think be for you talk, useless fan
Ceminopsty
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They should give him Balon d'Or again ๐ France favorite ๐ ๐
u n ur team are useless,is better than ur team man united
Ceminopsty
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his finished at 34 don't try to convince me[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Messi is better than ur team useless fan
Ceminopsty
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media boy for a reason!!!
u n ur team are useless
yaeabcklu
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messi ia a failure... lesson to be learnt.
ManUnited-Red
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u r a kid. if you think football is all about goals, then remove 10 players from the field and allow your fake goat Ronaldo Infront and place the ball on the midfield, let's see how the ball will leave the midfield and meet him inform to school. u r just a kid so u can't understand football
Shut up fake fan
ManUnited-Red
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At least with psg, he was able to win a league title that they couldnโt win last year . Ur team is barely hanging into conference league this season, so maybe u should worry abt that ๐คฃ
You should be worried about your club next season ๐น๐น๐น
omochris
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watch football not highlights kid
It's obvious you're very blind.
Phonesavage
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why not be a porn star. I think he will attract more people. stupid excuse really. This is football! stick to the roots. Messi is a footballer not a marketing signboard
Sull boy who just feels to talk
Vowcilt
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true
wodklnrtu
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They should give him Balon d'Or again ๐ France favorite ๐ ๐
u r a kid. if you think football is all about goals, then remove 10 players from the field and allow your fake goat Ronaldo Infront and place the ball on the midfield, let's see how the ball will leave the midfield and meet him inform to school. u r just a kid so u can't understand fb
wodklnrtu
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media boy for a reason!!!
u r a kid. if you think football is all about goals, then remove 10 players from the field and allow your fake goat Ronaldo Infront and place the ball on the midfield, let's see how the ball will leave the midfield and meet him inform to school. u r just a kid so u can't understand
wodklnrtu
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Messi holding psg back as usual
u r a kid. if you think football is all about goals, then remove 10 players from the field and allow your fake goat Ronaldo Infront and place the ball on the midfield, let's see how the ball will leave the midfield and meet him inform to school. u r just a kid so u can't understand football
wodklnrtu
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Under Mbappe and Neymar's shadow.
watch football not highlights kid
wodklnrtu
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Marquinho a defender at PSG has 5 league goals this season while messi an attacker at PSG has 4 league goals this season. Interesting....
watch football not highlights
wodklnrtu
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why not be a porn star. I think he will attract more people. stupid excuse really. This is football! stick to the roots. Messi is a footballer not a marketing signboard
u r a kid. watch football not highlights
luoclnpu
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why not be a porn star. I think he will attract more people. stupid excuse really. This is football! stick to the roots. Messi is a footballer not a marketing signboard
Blackpearlll
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coming from someone who went 30years without winning a trophy and years without a cup...I understand you brother..we won't even stay that long
how old are you? hey kid let me ask you something, wat's 30 yrs? just minus our 30 yrs n plus 30 yrs in ur club u never ever reach our level. kids like you always sick everywhere like ur idol n don't try to ruined who really love United go watch match football not highlighted for ur idol
omochris
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In his worst season he currently has more assists then anyone in the premier league n the Spanish league
because goals are not forth coming, they are now counting assists. Brainless messi fans.
omochris
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Marquinho a defender at PSG has 5 league goals this season while messi an attacker at PSG has 4 league goals this season. Interesting....
GunneR404
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lol u r entering in wrong chat right why don't you think that first ๐๐ lol I feel Shame really for who really love United. Factos๐๐ผ๐
coming from someone who went 30years without winning a trophy and years without a cup...I understand you brother..we won't even stay that long
omochris
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Under Mbappe and Neymar's shadow.
Blackpearlll
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funny thing is I haven't even mentioned Ronaldo..you're just obsessed wit him
lol u r entering in wrong chat right why don't you think that first ๐๐ lol I feel Shame really for who really love United. Factos๐๐ผ๐
GunneR404
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wat no need lol look ur Ronaldo [Crylaugh][Crylaugh] always trying to get media attention everywhere even his family too posting fake pics in social media ๐๐๐ lol u are just Ronaldo fanboy nevertheless u don't know nothing shut up
funny thing is I haven't even mentioned Ronaldo..you're just obsessed wit him
Blackpearlll
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no need for all this,we already know who always finds favor in the eyes of the Media..and from Gerard?? really?a hater since day one
wat no need lol look ur Ronaldo [Crylaugh][Crylaugh] always trying to get media attention everywhere even his family too posting fake pics in social media ๐๐๐ lol u are just Ronaldo fanboy nevertheless u don't know nothing shut up
Aisosa15
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who this Barcelona fan in Real Madrid badge[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Shutup Iโm a Madrid fans but that doesnโt stop me from saying the truth ๐คฎ๐คฎ conference league siuuuu๐คฎ๐คฎ๐คฎ
GunneR404
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who's real media boy
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no need for all this,we already know who always finds favor in the eyes of the Media..and from Gerard?? really?a hater since day one
Blackpearlll
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media boy for a reason!!!
who's real media boy
Yizacimrtu
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TRUST ME THIS TEAM CAN WIN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE BECAUSE PSG MAIN PROBLEM IS CREATIVE MIDFIELDER AND DEFENSIVE MIDFIELDER SILVA AND VERATTI WITH MESSI CAN MAKE ALOT OF POSSESSION AND SAVIC IS COMPLETE MIDFIELDER HE CAN CREAT CHANCES AND GOOD AS DEFENSIVE CONTRIBUTION AND WE GOT GOOD DEFENCE BELIEVE ME WERE GOOD DEFENSIVELY AND 1 BONUS PLAYER IS KOULIBALY FROM NAPOLI
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yes..I agree RM...the team surprised rest of the elites has reached the UCL final now, who were almost eliminated by PSG so easily, unless the Goalie and the defence had been little careful and strong. The biggest stupidity was made by the goalie.... otherwise, we would be watching PSG playing the Final on 28 May...n could even win it.
FooTBaal/Fan
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he didn't win because of assist he win because he played a less game then schik
That's why I am saying to all Ronaldo fans watch football not only a player game,,, less game what a joke ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ
Mezkopruz
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In his worst season he currently has more assists then anyone in the premier league n the Spanish league
Hussain007
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TRUST ME THIS TEAM CAN WIN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE BECAUSE PSG MAIN PROBLEM IS CREATIVE MIDFIELDER AND DEFENSIVE MIDFIELDER SILVA AND VERATTI WITH MESSI CAN MAKE ALOT OF POSSESSION AND SAVIC IS COMPLETE MIDFIELDER HE CAN CREAT CHANCES AND GOOD AS DEFENSIVE CONTRIBUTION AND WE GOT GOOD DEFENCE BELIEVE ME WERE GOOD DEFENSIVELY AND 1 BONUS PLAYER IS KOULIBALY FROM NAPOLI
vidda
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Ronaldo Fans- Assist doesn't matter only goal matter,,, Ronaldo Fans - Ronaldo deserves Euro top scorer award because he have one assist.. 1 assist which give Ronaldo his first individual award in his lifetime,,,
he didn't win because of assist he win because he played a less game then schik
vatemruy
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Messi holding psg back as usual
At least with psg, he was able to win a league title that they couldnโt win last year . Ur team is barely hanging into conference league this season, so maybe u should worry abt that ๐คฃ
denismalja123
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They should give him Balon d'Or again ๐ France favorite ๐ ๐
yeah and Looser United favourite too...two times defeated in UCL final and they still speak because they (LOOSER UNITED FANS) don't have brain
denismalja123
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media boy for a reason!!!
shut up conf league fans๐คซ๐ค
ManUnited-Red
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Messi holding psg back as usual
fueacmnu
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Itโs Leo my goodness. We have never seen football this perfect and magical week in and week out . Only stupids try to not recognize that .
tizaeikmnu
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his finished at 34 don't try to convince me[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
The thing about it is no player in your club history is compare to Messi ๐๐๐๐ so you jealous
fueacmnu
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They should give him Balon d'Or again ๐ France favorite ๐ ๐
Yeah Man U favorite too ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐๐
caacdlmnpt
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yes he is right,, it wasn't easy,, bcz of Messi is one club wonder!! ๐๐ฌ
Ebubechukwu1996
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his finished at 34 don't try to convince me[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Ebubechukwu1996
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I was supporting big benz to win it but since you want Messi Yes Messi deserves it but we all know Ronaldo is not getting it either๐๐๐๐ siuuuuuuuuuu in conference league
who this Barcelona fan in Real Madrid badge[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Aisosa15
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They should give him Balon d'Or again ๐ France favorite ๐ ๐
I was supporting big benz to win it but since you want Messi Yes Messi deserves it but we all know Ronaldo is not getting it either๐๐๐๐ siuuuuuuuuuu in conference league
hidayat161
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yes he is more than a player because ia also a farmer
GunneR404
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media boy for a reason!!!