The situation surrounding the long-awaited match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Inter Miami continues to arouse many discussions. While fans were impatiently awaiting the return of Lionel Messi to his old club, another event captured the attention of the sports media: the injury of Ousmane Dembélé. Although he has recovered from his injury, Dembélé will not be able to participate in the meeting, and this decision raises many questions.
The reason for his absence was attributed to a controversial directive of FIFA, an explanation that did not fail to surprise players, coaches and supporters. According to some sources, FIFA has imposed a particular restriction concerning the injured players, thus preventing Dembélé from resuming the game in time for this match. However, the argument put forward by some experts and former players is that FIFA would have acted in this way to give Messi an advantage, stressing that the governing body of world football would do everything it can to promote Messi’s victory, even if it implies taking uncomvious decisions.
The statements of some observers go further, suggesting that FIFA could seek to support Messi in his quest to win titles, especially after leaving PSG to join Inter Miami. This situation has destabilized some of the Parisian supporters, who are already shared on the departure of Messi and on the role he played in the recent history of the club. For them, the absence of Dembélé could be perceived as an attempt to weaken the PSG team and to promote its former star.
PSG, which counted on the contribution of Dembélé in its offensive sector, is now found in a delicate position. In his absence, the pressure on the other attackers of the team, such as Kylian Mbappé and Neymar, will increase, and the dynamics of the team could be affected. PSG coach Luis Enrique had to adjust his strategies accordingly, although it remains optimistic about the capacities of his players to overcome this test.
The absence of Dembélé could also have an impact on the morale of the team. This kind of decision creates an atmosphere of dissatisfaction within the group, especially since it is not easy to understand why such a restriction has been imposed. Some team players, such as Neymar, expressed their frustration in private, stressing the inconsistency of the situation.
While FIFA’s reasons remain vague, supporters and analysts continue to speculate on real motivations behind this decision. Be that as it may, the absence of Dembélé and the way in which this situation is managed by the football authorities raise important questions on the influence of the major football stars and the decisions taken outside the field. The match between PSG and Inter Miami therefore promises not only as a major sports confrontation, but also as a fertile field for many speculations.
