Boos against Messi during his last game with PSG
Leo Messi's last game in the PSG shirt was clouded by the whistles from the Parisian fans, who booed the star when his name was announced over the PA system and minutes later, when he jumped onto the pitch. Saturday night at the Parque de los Príncipes also served as a tribute to Sergio Rico, in serious condition after his horse accident, and as a farewell to Sergio Ramos, who scored his team's first goal after 16 minutes.
The local ultras, infamous for their episodes of violence throughout France, led the protests against Messi from the Boulogne and Auteuil stands. A scene very similar to those experienced during the last league games in the Parque de los Príncipes. Without going any further, on May 13, the PSG fans already whistled at La Pulga during the win against Ajaccio (5-0).
This Saturday, the visit of Clermont should have served for Christophe Galtier's men to celebrate with their fans the conquest of the Ligue 1 title, the ninth in the last 11 seasons. However, the rarefied atmosphere around Messi and the worrying news about the health of his goalkeeper completely clouded the night.
Tributes to Sergio Rico
Just a month ago, PSG suspended Messi from employment and salary for two weeks for traveling without permission to Saudi Arabia. The day before, his team had lost at home to Lorient (1-3), for which the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner had to issue an apology message through his social networks.
It must be remembered that Sergio Rico has been admitted to the ICU of the Virgen del Rocío Hospital in Seville for six days after his fall during the El Rocío pilgrimage. Before the initial whistle, the PSG players went out to warm up wearing shirts with the image of their teammate and played the game with the name 'Sergio Rico' on the back of their shirts.
In the 16th minute, the goalkeeper's number, the stadium's tribute became evident when the fans chanted his name and several tifos were deployed. One of them, in one of the funds, with the player's shirt and his number and another with his effigy in the central part of the grandstand.
Another defeat at home
Despite the fact that the club had prepared some fireworks to close the course, the truth is that Galtier's men did not even give their people one last joy. Because the goals from Ramos and Kylian Mbappé were useless, from a penalty before the first half hour of play was over.
Clermont, one of the revelations of the championship, turned the scoreline around thanks to goals from Johan Gastien, Mehdi Zeffane and Grejohn Kyei (2-3). The champions could not avoid their fourth defeat in the last six home league games, after defeats to Rennes, Olympique Lyon and Lorient.