Di Maria Faces Backlash For Comments About Lionel Messi
Gerard Pique questioned Angel Di Maria’s stance on his teammate.
When asked about Lionel Messi joining PSG, Di Maria replied, “Yes, yes, I hope so. There are many possibilities. We have to be calm and things will develop.”
Most believe that Messi’s stay at Barcelona will come to an end next summer. He is in the final season of his contract and the unstable backroom environment is unlikely to convince him into extending.
PSG are thought to be the favourites to land him with calls coming from Neymar, Di Maria and the Parisian sporting director as well.
Pique still believes Messi is a one-club man. When asked about Di Maria’s comments, the Spanish defender said, “It’s surprising that a player from another team would say that. You would have to ask him why.
Barcelona boss, Ronald Koeman was less than pleased with Di Maria’s comments. He said, “It seems to me a lack of respect. Someone can be wrong in saying such a thing. Especially for not heating up the Champions game more. It is not fair, I do not think it is respectful towards Barça to speak like that about a player who is ours. They talk a lot about Leo, who plays for Barça. Besides, we have a tie against them.”