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.
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.
He ghosted all game and then got mad he was subbed off for a more in form player? not my GOAT
— ❀ SC ❀ (@VetteIista) September 19, 2021
Best player on the pitch pic.twitter.com/jxudVJlQjA
— blxck.ivy�� (@IamMpho74) September 19, 2021
They call him 007
0 goals
0 assists
7 debuts— Biggest in concacaf ������ (@messican_yb) September 19, 2021
Get Pochettino out. This guy shouldn’t even be managing the U16’s, let alone Messi. pic.twitter.com/3qyu5T9RA6
— MC (@CrewsMat10) September 19, 2021
A lot of people said if he comes in the PL he will be on fire�� look at him now earning £30m per season in a farmers league still looking to score his first goal ����♂️
— S Wimbledon Gossip (@riomegan) September 19, 2021
Imagine this photo was Cristiano and Ole. You’d have a three hour show dedicated to it tomorrow in your schedule already.
— Greg Wingham (@GregFS92) September 19, 2021
Ronaldo debuts: 1
Ronaldo goals: 4
Messi debuts: 3
Messi goals: 0 pic.twitter.com/SsN26OLTXO— J7 (@jays3v3n) September 19, 2021
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— @�� (@_ndivhuw0) September 19, 2021
Messi making debuts ronaldo scoring pic.twitter.com/WCrZ5ZRfjy
— Vxnom rmcf (@Vxnom___) September 19, 2021
If Cristiano Ronaldo reacted the same way after being subbed off people would have called him arrogant. But because it’s Messi, he’s being praised and Pochettino is the one receiving the backlash. pic.twitter.com/7vyne0fMed
— Diego (@RonaldoTeam_HQ) September 19, 2021
Sheikh looking for Pochettino after taking off Messi pic.twitter.com/qNKUjJv3Lt
— Kevin (@BrazilianDest) September 19, 2021
Messi going from Koeman to Pochettino
pic.twitter.com/hN1Du8cOTA— Drax (@LaMasiaStan) September 19, 2021
Pochettino subbing Messi proved that Poch heart is still at Espanyol ���� pic.twitter.com/lzqK8VPo51
— Amit (@SUPERLM10_1) September 19, 2021
Messi going from Koeman to Pochettino pic.twitter.com/Vh5UGDpBkv
— Honest Ronaldo Fan ��⚪ ���� (@HonestPenaldo) September 19, 2021





