Paris Saint-Germain have said goodbye to the superstar era. Over the past two years, the Parisians have seen Neymar Jr., Lionel Messi, and Kylian Mbappé, which has made the capital club lose its

L’Equipe reports that since Lionel Messi and Neymar left, PSG haven’t attracted the same media buzz, and its shirt sales have dropped significantly. The club and Ligue 1 aren’t seeing the same leverage in sponsorship deals and overseas TV contracts, either.

Former PSG star Lionel Messi has been named among the most influential figures in sport in an updated list from Sports Illustrated. Here’s how the Parisian club is dealing with his absence.

Having been bought by Qatar Sports Investments in 2011, the French capital became a hotspot and attracted the likes of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe. The French champions began their 2024/25 Champions League campaign on Wednesday night with a 1-0 win over newcomers Girona.