Lionel Messi being booed by the PSG crowd is still the main news in Paris. For the first time since he joined the club (or to be more precise any club), the Argentinian faced whistles from his own supporters. On Sunday, against Bordeaux at the Parc des Princes, he was booed throughout the game. If there is any consolation, he was not the only one, as PSG Ultras were furious with everybody in the club after a Real defeat and spared no one. And one by one, former footballers offered their support to the Argentinian.’I want to meet and insult Messi’s critics’The last in line is his former teammate from Barcelona, the famous Lilian Thuram, who gave his opinion in an ever-lasting debate about Messi’s displays since coming to Paris in August. And whistles from Parc des Princes prompted Lilian Thuram to come to his defense this Thursday during a visit to Catalonia.”I believe, it’s in my opinion but I’m not sure, that Barcelona is Messi’s home. Understand me. He played with young people, he played a lot of time for Barca, explained with Cadena Cope, the man who wore the Blaugrana shirt between 2006 and 2008. For me, he wanted to stay here in Barcelona. It’s very difficult to want to stay but to have to leave. It’s very difficult. I think that when you change teams, it’s also difficult” explained Thuram.22:30: (2.75) Ghana (2.75) Nigeria (3.00)Former France international was baffled about the situation and reminded that Lionel Messi not only has seven goals and 11 assists in 26 appearances in all competitions, but is a seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, and deserves respect.”When you play at Barca and you’re Lionel Messi, everyone is with you. In Paris it’s different. When you see Paris Saint-Germain losing against Madrid and the match after people whistle Messi, it’s unbelievable. I think that should not happen. People should not disrespect Lionel Messi because… pfff… Messi… No, you can’t do that. When you love football, you can’t accept people whistling Messi because it’s not normal” said Thuram.
