The Argentina clause in Lionel Messi's PSG contract appears set to be enforced after this week. Since after leaving his 21-years relationship with Barcelona, Lionel agreed a 2 years contract with Paris Saint-Germain and has an option to extend his agreement for another year.
The free agent negotiations were completed very quickly, but Lionel was able to incorporate a specific clause.
Messi prioritises the Argentinean National team in official games and friendly matches, the TyC Sports site said.
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Star Messi is immensely motivated and dedicated to the national team following taking La Albiceleste to a lengthy Copa America title last summer.
Paris Saint-Germain shall not be able to prevent Messi from serving his home country at the 2022 Fifa World cup to be held in Qatar.
It was also decided that Argentine officials would have accessibility to PSG's facilities, that puts into perspective that the club is led by an Argentine, Mauricio Pochettino, and there are currently 4 South American players playing in Paris.
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However, the contract Paris Saint-Germain and Messi will most certainly come into consideration this weekend. Argentina and Lionel faces Bolivia in a World Cup qualifier in the initial hours of Friday morning CEST.
Moreover, PSG will comeback to Ligue One on Saturday 11 September against Clermont Foot, as considering the time change and travel schedule. And it is expected that Leo will be unable to play in both games.
It looks that followers may have to stay a while longer for Lionel to make his home début at Parc des Princes.
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He did not have a full pre-season, so he goes straight into the international break and has had an exciting past period.
In a 3-1 victory, Messi avoided a horrible, career-ending collision from Venezuela's Adrian Martinez. Martinez was correctly sent out after a Referee assessment of the terrible challenge, and Lionel was free to continue.
Then, just after few days, the rematch of the Copa America game with Brazil was called off after 5 Minutes when Brazil medical officers invaded the ground and halted play.
Cristian Romero, Emiliano Buendia, Giovani Lo Celso and Emiliano Martinez all of whom performing in England, were required to isolate for fourteen days prior to actually joining the nation under present COVID-19 standards.
The match was not resumed, and Lionel reportedly said at an officials, "We are available here for 3 days, we were getting ready to play the game, so why you were not arrive sooner?
"We're getting out of here because this is a mess!"
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