Lionel Messi to have GOAT written on his PSG shirt despite having poor season

Lionel Messi has taken the GOAT conversation to a new level by having the word stitched onto his Paris Saint-Germain shirt.

In a move that is sure to anger Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo – Messi's rival to the GOAT crown – the Argentine will have the four letters embroidered onto his shirt from next season onwards.

Messi will be one of 11 GOATs on the pitch at any one time, as the move is part of a new commercial partnership between PSG and GOAT, which offers a platform for sneakers, apparel and accessories. The deal will see the French giant's players wear the brand's logo on their sleeves from the start of the 2022-23 season.

A PSG press release from Marc Armstrong, Chief Partnerships Officer at PSG said: "We are delighted to welcome GOAT into the Paris Saint-Germain family with this partnership that will see them join the exclusive roster of club partners present on our iconic jerseys.

"GOAT is a perfect fit for the club and further supports our position as a leading global sports and lifestyle icon for fans all over the world. Together we will develop exciting and creative experiences to connect with supporters everywhere."

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Messi and Ronaldo have been rivals for the GOAT title for almost two decades, but neither player has hit the heights this season. Messi has struggled to adapt to life at PSG following his summer move from Barcelona, scoring just nine goals in all competitions.

The Argentine is set for his worst goalscoring season since the 2007-08 campaign when he netted 16 times in his fourth season as a professional with Barcelona. Even during Barca's struggles last season, Messi still managed to hit the target on 38 occasions.

Despite four goals in his first three games following his return to Manchester United, Ronaldo has not fared much better. CR7 is the club's top scorer, but with only 18 goals to his name, it has been a poor season by his high standards.

To make matters worse, the Portuguese legend's form has fallen off a cliff since the turn of the year. He has only scored four goals in 13 appearances so far in 2022, three of which came in the same game against Tottenham last month.

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