Paris Saint-Germain striker Lionel Messi has rejected all rumors circulating that he has a special clause that may allow him to leave before the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Lionel Messi, one of the greatest players of all time, has won it all in club football so far. But it took her fifteen long years to win his first big honor with his team, Argentina.
Lionel Messi won his trophy for Argentina when they defeated Brazil in the Copa América final last year. Messi played great football throughout the tournament. He won the Golde Boot Award, the highest assist provider award, and was also named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player.
The PSG striker then added a further trophy earlier this year. Argentina defeated Italy, champion of the European Championship, in the Finalissima 3-0. Although Messi did not score any goals, he had two assists in this game. As a result, Messi was awarded Man of the Match.
Lionel Messi did not make any special demand
So far, there is only one trophy that Lionel Messi has failed to win in his career: the World Cup. He came very close in 2014. But an injury-time goal from Gotze shattered his dreams.
The Argentine striker will have another chance to win the World Cup in Qatar. Messi will manage Argentina at the Qatar 2022 World Cup. This will also be his last appearance at the perennial event and surely he wants to give his best.
Now, a report recently surfaced from RMC Sport that Lionel Messi asked Paris Saint-Germain not to play him in any matches before the Qatar 2022 World Cup this week. The report further suggested that this special clause is in Messi’s contract.
The next World Cup in Qatar is going to be one of the biggest tournaments. For the first time in history, a World Cup will take place in November and December. Because of this, the calendar of the best European teams is full.
As a result, many players like Paul Pogba, N’Golo Kante and Reece James have suffered injuries and could miss out on the World Cup. Messi himself returned from a calf injury a few weeks ago.
But according to the Mirror, the Argentine’s camp has denied all the rumors that suggested a special clause regarding the World Cup. Most likely, the striker will play every game before the World Cup. He will arrive in Qatar at the right time.
Lionel Messi is currently one of the fittest players in the world. He has scored twelve goals for PSG. On top of that, he has added thirteen assists to his name. Messi has scored nine goals in his last three games for Argentina.
Like Messi, Argentina is also in great shape. They haven’t lost a single game in their last 35 starts. Argentina will arrive at the 2022 Qatar World Cup as one of the favorites along with Brazil, France, England, Germany and Spain.
