Fans Suspect Lionel Messi ‘Landed a PUNCH’ on PSG’s Vitinha During Club World Cup Match Against Former Team
LIONEL MESSI left fans in disbelief when it seemed he attempted a disgruntled ‘PUNCH’ at Paris Saint-Germain’s Vitinha.
Messi’s Inter Miami faced a tough 4-0 loss against the European Champions in the Club World Cup last-16 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner had a tough afternoon against his former team.
Under David Beckham’s ownership, Miami struggled to pose any threat and found themselves down by four goals by halftime due to PSG’s rapid start.
This incident occurred after the French media expressed earlier that day that Messi is “not forgiven” for his disappointing time at PSG a few years ago.
Watching four first-half goals eliminated his team, Messi appeared disheartened.
Sharp-eyed fans thought they saw a moment of him losing his composure.
While known for his calm nature, some supporters speculated that he reacted poorly during an unexpected interaction with midfielder Vitinha.
The Argentine World Cup winner moved swiftly to challenge the Portuguese star, seemingly grabbing at his shirt.
Messi’s hand made a low, harmless gesture, but as Vitinha played the ball back, the 38-year-old looked to throw an exaggerated “punch” at head height.
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Fortunately, his flailing arm didn’t seem to hit the former Porto player, who appeared to turn as if unaware of the situation.
The sentiment among many fans regarding Messi’s actions seemed to reflect, “Swing while whining.”
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One fan remarked, “What in the world is Messi doing throwing a punch at Vitinha? He really doesn’t understand how to lose—such poor sportsmanship!”
Another asked, “What did Vitinha do to prompt Messi’s reaction?”
Many expressed curiosity, wondering, “What was Messi trying to achieve?”
Supporters of the four-time Champions League winner quickly came to his defense.
One commented, “Finally, it took 20 years for someone to find a video of Messi doing something wrong.”
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However, the football legend faced criticism from the French media, as the fallout from his tumultuous two years at PSG continue.
The outlet L’Equipe harshly critiqued Messi’s performance, drawing an unflattering comparison to his time in Paris.
They noted, “This isn’t the first instance of Lionel Messi appearing to stroll while PSG players were in full motion.”