“It’s not just for me,” said Lionel Messi after the friendly match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Inter Miami, which was played in a tense atmosphere and filled with controversies. The visibly frustrated Argentinian player held a surprise press conference at the end of the game, during which he revealed documents that he claims to be proof of violations of the anti -doping rules by three PSG players.

According to Messi’s words, these three players have used substances prohibited in violations with the regulations established by the World Anti -Doping Agency (AMA). He urged FIFA and the competent authorities to immediately open an independent investigation and carry out screening tests. “Football must remain a clean sport. We are still talking about equal opportunities, but tonight, it was clearly not the case, “he added firmly.

The announcement has had a bomb in the world of football, because it is extremely rare that a player of this scale publicly takes a position on such a sensitive subject. The documents presented by Messi have not yet been verified by independent experts, but their content has already been transmitted to FIFA as well as to UEFA.

On the PSG side, club officials were quick to react. In a press release published a few hours after Messi’s media outing, the Parisian club firmly denied any offense and qualified the accusations of “baseless and seriously defamatory”. The club also announced its intention to take legal measures if these allegations were to undermine its image or that of its players.

This case comes in a particular context, while Messi continues to divide opinion since his departure from PSG to join Inter Miami. Some observers believe that his remarks are motivated by personal tensions still lively between him and his former club, while others salute his courage to denounce what he perceives as an injustice.

FIFA, for its part, said it was taking these accusations “very seriously” and that a first preliminary evaluation of the documents was already underway. A commission of inquiry could be set up in the coming days to verify the veracity of the information provided by the Argentinian player.

If the facts were to be confirmed, it could have major consequences, not only for the incriminated players, but also for the image of PSG and for the credibility of European football. In the meantime, the world of sport retains its breath, awaiting possible revelations that could upset the balance of modern football.