Football superstar Lionel Messi is facing disciplinary action – possibly suspension – from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for taking a trip to Saudi Arabia without the club’s permission, French and international media have reported.<br /><br />The reports of a possible two-week suspension mean Messi could miss PSG’s next two games and comes at a delicate time as the French club hopes to extend the Argentinian star’s contract beyond this season, the Associated Press news agency reported on Wednesday.<br /><br />French media outlets L’Equipe and RMC Sport reported the suspension on Tuesday without citing sources.<br /><br />A source with knowledge of the issue told the AP that the French club had denied Messi’s request to make the trip to Saudi Arabia where the 35-year-old has a commercial contract to promote tourism.<br /><br />The World Cup champion will not be allowed to train or play with the team and will not be paid during his suspension, the source told AP.<br /><br />Messi led Argentina to the World Cup title in December. He has also scored 15 league goals and leads the French league with 15 assists.
