World celebrity Lionel Messi has been left "bemused" over French media's verdict on his time with Paris Saint-Germain.
The 34-year-old is soccer royalty however has but to be topped in Paris amid a tricky debut season that has solely produced seven targets in 23 appearances.
Le Parisien state Messi has grow to be more and more disillusioned over complaints about his shows, and it reached a crescendo throughout his off evening towards Actual Madrid.
The Barcelona icon missed a spot kick but it surely was doubts over his skill to impact the sport in open play that was the main narrative post-match.
And Messi has now reportedly confided in his team-mates over failing to persuade the natives he stays the most effective participant in world soccer.
PSG are cruising to the title and look a great guess to see off Madrid, nevertheless, their chastening defeat to Manchester Metropolis the place Messi and Neymar struggled nonetheless looms giant.
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The mercurial ahead has a extra disciplined position underneath compatriot Maurcio Pochettino and that has led to a shock report of two league targets in 16 video games.
Messi nonetheless has his backers and greatest pal Sergio Aguero just lately launched an impassioned defence over a participant many regard as the best footballer of all time.