<p>Lionel Messi returned to training with Paris Saint-Germain on Monday six days after Argentina's World Cup-winning captain <a href="http://Messi says 'sorry' for Saudi trip after PSG suspension Read more at: https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/messi-says-sorry-for-saudi-trip-after-psg-suspension-1216105.html" target="_blank">was suspended for going on an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia</a>.</p>.<p>"Leo Messi returns to training Monday morning," tweeted the club along with a photo of the 35-year-old in action. His return makes it likely he will feature in PSG's home match with relegation-threatened Ajaccio next Saturday.</p>.<p>PSG hold the whip hand in defending their Ligue 1 title, a six point lead over Lens with four matches remaining.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/lionel-messi-posts-a-saudi-arabia-photo-on-social-media-as-his-future-at-psg-remains-uncertain-1214449.html" target="_blank">Lionel Messi posts a Saudi Arabia photo on social media as his future at PSG remains uncertain</a></strong></p>.<p>He was suspended by the Qatar-owned club after failing to turn up for training last Monday.</p>.<p>Instead, the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner travelled to Saudi Arabia without PSG's permission to fulfil commitments as part of a contract with the country's tourist office.</p>.<p>Messi subsequently apologised in a video posted on Instagram to his 458 million followers.</p>.<p>"I had organised this trip to Saudi Arabia having cancelled it previously. This time I couldn't cancel it. I am sorry for what I did and I wait to see what the club decides to do."</p>.<p>The affair has made it increasingly unlikely that Messi will remain at PSG beyond this season, when his two-year contract with the club expires.</p>
<p>Lionel Messi returned to training with Paris Saint-Germain on Monday six days after Argentina's World Cup-winning captain <a href="http://Messi says 'sorry' for Saudi trip after PSG suspension Read more at: https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/messi-says-sorry-for-saudi-trip-after-psg-suspension-1216105.html" target="_blank">was suspended for going on an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia</a>.</p>.<p>"Leo Messi returns to training Monday morning," tweeted the club along with a photo of the 35-year-old in action. His return makes it likely he will feature in PSG's home match with relegation-threatened Ajaccio next Saturday.</p>.<p>PSG hold the whip hand in defending their Ligue 1 title, a six point lead over Lens with four matches remaining.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/lionel-messi-posts-a-saudi-arabia-photo-on-social-media-as-his-future-at-psg-remains-uncertain-1214449.html" target="_blank">Lionel Messi posts a Saudi Arabia photo on social media as his future at PSG remains uncertain</a></strong></p>.<p>He was suspended by the Qatar-owned club after failing to turn up for training last Monday.</p>.<p>Instead, the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner travelled to Saudi Arabia without PSG's permission to fulfil commitments as part of a contract with the country's tourist office.</p>.<p>Messi subsequently apologised in a video posted on Instagram to his 458 million followers.</p>.<p>"I had organised this trip to Saudi Arabia having cancelled it previously. This time I couldn't cancel it. I am sorry for what I did and I wait to see what the club decides to do."</p>.<p>The affair has made it increasingly unlikely that Messi will remain at PSG beyond this season, when his two-year contract with the club expires.</p>