Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the president of Paris Saint-Germain, delivered a shocking statement to Argentine star Lionel Messi ahead of the 2022 World Cup final. Messi is preparing to lead the Argentine national team against France this coming Sunday at the Lusail Stadium in Doha, Qatar.
All eyes during the match will be on the side-by-side showdown between Kylian Mbappe, the star of the French national team and PSG, and his teammate Lionel Messi, the captain and legend of the Argentine team, due to their capabilities that could significantly influence the outcome of the match.
The presence of Messi and Mbappe, the PSG duo in the final, has put their president Nasser Al-Khelaifi in a tough position regarding which team he will support.
In statements to Radio Monte Carlo in France, Al-Khelaifi said: "I find it very difficult in this final, but I will support France because Paris Saint-Germain is French; it is my second country." He added, "The Argentine national team has also had a fantastic tournament with Lionel Messi, and if I could, I would give it to both parties, but I will definitely support France."
The president of the French club emphasized that his player Kylian Mbappe is currently the best player in the world, explaining that he is also a wonderful person on a human level. The current edition sees impressive performances from both Mbappe and Messi, as they are tied for the top scorer of the World Cup, each with five goals.
