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Messi refuses to shake Pochettino’s hand after being subbed off: Funniest memes and reactions

In the moments when PSG were fighting to grab the win, PSG boss Pochettino replaced Lionel Messi in his home debut, and the forwarddidn't quite like that.Check out how people have reacted to the episode of Messi refusing to shake his coach's hand when coming off.

Lionel Messi (left) and Mauricio Pochettino of Paris Saint- Germain (right)
© GettyLionel Messi (left) and Mauricio Pochettino of Paris Saint- Germain (right)

Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino made a totally crazy move in Sunday’s match against Lyon.The guests took the lead in the match thanks to Lucas Paqueta’s goal in the 54th minute, and PSG equalized through Neymarfrom the penalty spot in the 66th minute.

Then, in the moments when the Parisians were chasing a goal for the win, the Argentine coach pulled off a very risky, but it eventually proved to be a rewardingmove. He decided to take Lionel Messiout of the game and replace him with right-back Achraf Hakimi.

The superstar forwardcould not believe what was happening and while he was leaving the field, he looked at Pochettino, made a comment about the decision, and refused to shake hands with the 49-year-old boss. Eventually,Pochettino gotlucky as Mauro Icardi scored late in the extra time, so the Red and Bluecame to victory,triumphing 2-1 in Round 6 in the grand derby away against Lyon.

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Messi refuses to shake Pochettino’s hand after being subbed off: Funniest memes and reactions

Many fans of PSG, Messi, and soccer in general, took to social media toshare their reactions to coach Pochettino optingto replace the 34-year-old’s and ending up empty-handed. So let’s take a look at some of the funniest memes and reactions.

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