Lionel Messi could participate with the Argentine national team at the Olympics in Paris, but the French will not welcome him with open arms, but with whistles and boos.

The former player of the French national team announced the hostile perception of Messi at the Olympics in Paris

Ever since Argentina secured their ticket to the Paris Olympics this year, Lionel Messi’s name has been mentioned more and more as a participant in the big event in France.

Thanks to the rule that allows three players over the age of 23 to join the national team, the Albiceleste captain could play at the Olympic Games for the second time after Beijing 2008, writes AS.com.

However, Jerome Rothen does not welcome his presence in France after his departure from PSG.

The former player of “Paris Saint-Germain” and the French national team expressed dissatisfaction with Messi’s return to Paris.

“Some people have a short memory. Since leaving, he has impressed for PSG, France and Paris. All the French respected Messi when he arrived, but the respect was not mutual.

His performances were not at the proper level. He signed for PSG to shine at the World Cup, he preferred this welcoming place where he could walk around the pitch. He was smart and won the World Cup.

Me, as a Parisian and a Frenchman, to see him here again in the shirt of the Argentina national team… I demand that he be booed. I’m not saying you have to be cruel, but whistle him when he’s on the pitch to show him that we’re not happy with the image he’s given to PSG, Paris and France,” said Jerome Rothen.

After leaving FC Barcelona, ​​Lionel Messi spent two seasons at PSG before signing with Inter Miami.