The Camp Nou public chanted the name of Lionel Messi, former FC Barcelona star now out of contract with Paris Saint-Germain, in the 10th minute of the clasico against Real Madrid in the King's Cup semi-final second leg on Wednesday evening.
At the initiative of the north bend, the public chanted “
Messi, Messi!
at the minute corresponding to Messi's number during his Barcelona years, as he did when the Argentine striker wrote the golden letters of the Blaugrana club, until August 2021.
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Even before kick-off, on the steps of Camp Nou, several groups of supporters sang songs to the glory of the Argentine world champion, noted an AFP journalist on the spot.
“
Messi is the best player in history.
The respect we have for him in our house is indisputable.
We do what we have to do, Messi does what he has to do.
What will happen in the future, you never know
, “said Mateu Alemany, director of the football department of the Blaugrana club, on Spanish television before the start of the match on Wednesday evening.
“The dynamic has completely changed with PSG”
These cries come as the departure of the Argentine star from PSG at the end of the season is now "
much more likely, but not certain
", as a source close to the club told AFP on Tuesday.
“
The dynamic has completely changed with PSG pushing less to renew, the attitude of the supporters has completely changed the situation
”, according to this source.
Whistles against the Argentinian came down from the stands on Sunday during the match lost against Lyon (1-0), where he only on rare occasions showed his genius and sometimes played while walking.