A former Paris Saint-Germain star has slammed Lionel Messi for a lack of leadership after the French giants crashed out of the Coupe de France on Monday night. Read more ➡️
The reigning champions' bid for a record-extending 15th Coupe de France trophy and an eighth straight final in the competition fell short when OGC Nice edged them to earn a 6-5 penalty shootout victory in the round of 16 clash.
Messi played the full 90 minutes but, while he put away his side's first penalty in the shootout, he was unable to get on the scoresheet during normal time.The Argentine built up a reputation for being decisive and scoring vital winners in crucial matches at his previous club FC Barcelona, but his journey in Paris, having made the switch to PSG as a free agent in August last year, has got off to a difficult start.
As such, the forward has come under much criticism in recent times, especially as he has scored just once in 12 Ligue 1 games this season. Ex-Les Parisiens goalkeeper Jerome Alonzo has now questioned the Albiceleste star's leadership and commitment to the team. "For me, Messi has to be a leader by example, by behaviour, and by play," Alonzo said in a segment on
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