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Messi Returns Following Suspension to Help PSG Secure Title

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Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Paris St Germain Training - Ooredoo Training Centre, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France - May 12, 2023 Paris St Germain's Lionel Messi during training REUTERS/Christian Hartmann

Overview

  • Lionel Messi has returned to Paris St Germain after being suspended for two weeks for making an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia and missing a training session.
  • PSG currently has a six point lead over Lens and an eight point lead over Marseille with four games left in the season.
  • Winning the French Ligue 1 title is Messi's focus for PSG's disappointing season that saw early exits from the Champions League and French Cup.
  • Messi will start in PSG's home game against AC Ajaccio.
  • PSG's season has not met expectations.