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Thirteen countries have now qualified for the 32-nation 2022 Soccer World Cup to be held in Qatar from 21 November to 18 December. Photo: Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images

Latest transfer rumours: Lionel Messi wants to leave PSG

We could be set for another Messi divorce after as the PSG superstar is reportedly furious with the French press.

Lionel Messi Argentina

Thirteen countries have now qualified for the 32-nation 2022 Soccer World Cup to be held in Qatar from 21 November to 18 December. Photo: Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images

Argentina superstar Lionel Messi has reportedly had enough of being a PSG player if the latest transfer rumours are to be believed.

The little master is barely into his stint with the French Super Club. However, rumours circulate that the Argentina megastar is unhappy about one aspect of life in Paris in particular.

Lionel Messi unhappy with invasive French press

Messi is believed to be having second thoughts about his move to France. This is clearly thanks to the nosy press in Paris.

French news outlets managed to ferret out Messi’s salary just days after he signed with the club. However, slightly more disturbing has been the intrusion into his private life. In September, french newspaper L’Equipe revealed that Messi would earn a net salary of R1.9 billion.

Reporters have spoken to real estate agents who claim to have had discussions with Messi, printing sensitive information about potential properties and his requirements for a home.

He has shown glimpses of his best at PSG. However, some believe he is past it and could be set to retire after the World Cup.

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TOPSHOT – Argentinian football player Lionel Messi waves to supporters from a window after he landed on August 10, 2021 at Le Bourget airport, north of Paris. Photo: Sameer Al-DOUMY / AFP

Messi has now won the Ballon d’Or seven times. After leading Argentina to Copa America glory last season, he ended his long wait for international team honours. 

The 35-year-old was not in the top ten of the Ballon D’Or voting with Kylian Mbappe the PSG player receiving the most votes from the team as Karim Benzema won.

Linked to Newcastle

In a tongue-in-cheek twist, newly-rich Newcastle United were also been linked with the Argentine superstar. While there is no doubt that the new owners wield that level of financial clout it would be a serious shock to see him make a move as soon as July.

Messi wants his privacy but is that enough to get him to move. Only time will tell.

Barcelona and Xavi would go to great expense to get him back but have those bridges been burnt?