They wanted to humiliate Messi in the past, what L'Équipe said now about Leo
The French newspaper highlighted the role played by Messi in the controversy between Neymar and Mbappe.
During Lionel Messi's first season at Paris Saint-Germain, L'Équipe, one of the most important sports newspapers in France, showed no mercy to the captain of the Argentine national team. Now the fundamental role of Lionel is claimed and highlighted.
Although Messi's 2021-2022 season was not as expected, the French newspaper dedicated more than one cover to him where his form was criticized. At present, L'Équipe has to swallow his words because Messi has a very high level at the moment.
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L'Équipe has not been the only media outlet that has had to regret its words, because after the Argentine's first season at PSG, many considered him almost retired and were not afraid to say that he was already old and that he was not the same as before. Now Messi is better than ever, ahead of the World Cup in Qatar.
In addition, the French newspaper referred to the important role played by the top winner of the Ballon d'Or, in the controversy between Neymar Jr and Mbappe, who argued for a penalty in the first days of Ligue 1. A fight that even went to social networks, with a controversial like from Neymar.
Messi's role in the fight of Parisian egos:
According to L'Équipe in one of its most recent editions, after the fight between Mbappe and Neymar, the striker of the Argentine national team plays a role of mediator. In addition, the newspaper affirms that he continually sends messages to the club so that the rough edges are smoothed out. Messi's commitment to the club is absolute.