
Banner Mocking Messi in PSG vs. Inter Miami Match
During the match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Miami in the Round of 16 of the Club World Cup, held at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, a notable mockery of Argentine star Lionel Messi was witnessed from some fans in the stands.
The fans raised a banner depicting an elderly man resembling Messi, in a sarcastic reference to the Argentine star who has won the Ballon d'Or 8 times as the world's best player.
According to multiple media reports, the banner was not from Paris Saint-Germain fans but came from Atlanta United supporters, taking advantage of the match being held at their home stadium, amid their local rivalry with Inter Miami.
The banner also included references to previous negative results for Inter Miami against Atlanta, in an attempt to send provocative messages to the club and the Argentine star.
The fans raised a banner depicting an elderly man resembling Messi, in a sarcastic reference to the Argentine star who has won the Ballon d'Or 8 times as the world's best player.
According to multiple media reports, the banner was not from Paris Saint-Germain fans but came from Atlanta United supporters, taking advantage of the match being held at their home stadium, amid their local rivalry with Inter Miami.
The banner also included references to previous negative results for Inter Miami against Atlanta, in an attempt to send provocative messages to the club and the Argentine star.