Tears in Europe and smiles in France. Life in Paris Saint-Germain is as repetitive as Bill Murray's in Punxsutawney. The script is repeated over and over again, without changing the ending. Although this time it hides an extra chapter.
The footballers, all except Mbappé, have been designated after being eliminated in the Champions League against Bayern, PSG allowed themselves a little joy this Saturday. They added their ninth Ligue 1 in the last eleven seasons and are already the most successful French team. Its brand is more than remarkable but it will have a bitter taste because Qatar does not settle for leagues, it pursues the eternal glory that only Europe grants you. And that still doesn't come.
Galtier's team sang, another whose future hangs by a thread, the alirón after signing a more than sad draw against the modest Strasbourg (1-1) with a goal from Messi, assisted by Mbappé. The two stars connected, insufficient relief for fans tired of so much disappointment.
The Parisian triumph made Lens's last effort to continue fighting for the title useless, embodied in a victory against Ajaccio (3-0) that at least guarantees them a place in the next Champions League. But at the same time that the trophy traveled to the capital, the period of reflection that Messi faces to decide on his future officially opened. He had placed himself around him to resolve the championship and that moment has arrived.
Barça sighs for his services but to convince him they must first balance their accounts, not an easy task. The Barça club needs time, especially for LaLiga to approve its feasibility plan, an essential step to face the return operation of the best player in its history. But Barça is not running alone in this race, which competes with the petrodollars of Saudi Arabia as the main opponent.
