Lionel Messi risks further PSG wrath as he snubs title celebrations for Coldplay gig with wife Antonela & Cesc Fabregas
LIONEL MESSI risked a further chill in his relationship with PSG by snubbing their title celebrations for a Coldplay gig in BARCELONA.
Barca fans chanted for their legend when they spotted him with wife Antonela and Cesc Fabregas at the rock concert.
https://twitter.com/gerardromeroLionel Messi was unable to keep a low profile as he watched Coldplay[/caption]
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner is exiting the Ligue 1 champions this summer, with a Nou Camp return strongly tipped.
And excited supporters poured onto social media, one cheekily commenting: “Priorities. Coldplay concert >>> PSG celebrations.”
That’s a reference to Gareth Bale once famously celebrating a Dragons’ triumph behind a flag saying: “Wales. Golf. Madrid. In that order.”
Messi choosing the gig rather than rejoicing with PSG comes as team-mate Neymar also reportedly opted to snub the French bliss
German outled BILD say the injured Brazil icon was spotted partying and playing poker at the Red Bull Energy Station in Monaco until late on Saturday night.
But it’s Messi’s trip to Barca that will spark most speculation.
He was sanctioned by PSG this month after missing training to travel to Saudi Arabia without permission.
And the French giants have confirmed they are not extending the contract of the Argentinian World Cup winner for a third season.
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Messi was seen joking with ex-Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Fabregas, who he played with at Barca for three years.
Coldplay were the first group to sell out the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys venue in Barcelona over four nights.