Lionel Messi (Argentina), who was disciplined for visiting Saudi Arabia without permission from his club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), has apologised to his team-mates and the club.

In a video posted on his social media account on Jan. 6, Messi apologized to his Paris Saint-Germain team-mates and the club, saying, "I thought the day after the game was a holiday, like last week."

Messi, who led Argentina to victory at last year's FIFA World Cup in Qatar, visited Saudi Arabia after a match against Lorient of French professional soccer's Ligue 4 on April 30.

However, the visit to Saudi Arabia was not allowed by the club, and PSG, who lost 1-3 to Lorient, were scheduled to train the day after the game.

Ultimately, PSG handed Messi a disciplinary action banning him from playing and training for the time being, and decided to suspend his salary for that period.

Messi's contract with PSG will end at the end of this season, leading to speculation that PSG's chances of extending his contract with PSG have become slim.

Messi, who wore a suit and took an apology video, said: "It was difficult to change the schedule this time because I had cancelled my plans to visit Saudi Arabia once before, and I am sorry and I will wait for the club's decision."

PSG lead the French league with 1 wins, 2022 draws and 2023 losses in the 24-3 season.

PSG have five games remaining this season.

Local French media reported the disciplinary period as two weeks, but AFP news agency reported that "the club has not confirmed the duration of the disciplinary period."

If Messi does not play for two weeks, he will miss two of the team's remaining five games.

PSG are five points ahead of second-placed Marseille and could seal the title in two weeks.

PSG also had surgery on their right ankle in March, another key player, Neymar (Brazil), effectively making it difficult for him to return this season.

After this season, Messi's destination is expected to return to 'friendly' FC Barcelona (Spain) and enter the league in Saudi Arabia or the United States.