Some Paris Saint-Germain fans began to treat Lionel Messi "differently" during his time at the club, the Argentine football ace claimed.
Messi told beIN Sports that his relationship with a significant group of PSG supporters 'fractured' over the course of two years in Ligue 1.
He recalled a "wonderful" initial reception from followers of the French champions, but suggested affections cooled in a similar fashion towards Kylian Mbappe and Neymar.
'I know that's the way they behave. But I'll take away with me the people who respected me, as I always respected everyone since I arrived,' said the former FC Barcelona star, who is set to join USA's Inter Miami after leaving France.