Messi in Ligue 1: "We can expect an increase in international rights" (L. Nicollin, Montpellier HSC)

"It's a magnificent recruitment for Paris Saint-Germain and for Ligue 1. Thanks to the Parisian club, our championship should be able to join the European Top 4. In terms of image, it is fabulous for French football. We can also expect the international rights of Ligue 1 to increase (see below)," said Laurent Nicollin, president of Montpellier Hérault Sport Club (Ligue 1 Uber Eats), to News Tank Football in response to Lionel Messi's arrival at Paris Saint-Germain, on 10/08/2021.

"Paris Saint-Germain is delighted to announce the signing of Leo Messi on a two-year contract with an option of a third year," said the club in a statement on the evening of 10/08/2021. The Argentine, six-time Ballon d'Or winner, has joined the French League from FC Barcelona (LaLiga Santander), where he had been playing since 2000.

"We already had Neymar (BRA) but today we are certainly talking about the best player in the world. It's a wonderful thing for French clubs because it's going to lift Ligue 1. Winning the championship will be even more complicated for the clubs struggling at the top of the table…