Ruiz snubs PSG for the World Cup, incredible controversy erupts

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·6 Maret 2026

Ruiz snubs PSG for the World Cup, incredible controversy erupts

Fabian Ruiz, a 29-year-old midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain and Spain, has been absent from the team since January 20th due to a knee injury. Initially, everyone thought he would return quickly. Today, some are questioning the exact nature of the issue. This prompted Jérôme Rothen, a former PSG player now a consultant on RMC Sport, to suggest that the player might be taking his time, prioritizing the national team and the World Cup.

Rothen: "He is preparing to come back well and get ready for the World Cup."

"They took their time to treat this bruise and the infamous hematoma. Afterwards, he resumed contact with the field under the medical staff's supervision. Everything was going well. And when Mr. Ruiz speeds up and is close to rejoining training with the group, coincidentally, the injury and bruise start to hurt again. For Jérôme Rothen, the PSG medical and technical staff are 'asking serious questions' about Fabian Ruiz. 'Ruiz tells his entourage: "I’m preserving myself for the national team at the end of March because I’ve given enough to PSG for now. I’m being careful when I resume. I will return soon, but I don’t know when." However, it’s certain he will be called up for the national team at the end of March. He is preparing to come back well and get ready for the World Cup.'

Rothen: "I can tell you it’s very poorly received within the club."

Mr. Ruiz has signed a good contract with PSG. He and his agent recently reached an agreement. Now he is at ease. I can tell you it’s very poorly received within the club. His mindset after saying everything and its opposite about his injury. Injuries, they say, linger, but sometimes it’s because of the player."

Perhaps there is a lack of negativity or tension around PSG? It must be said that things are very calm in terms of controversies with sports advisor Luis Campos and coach Luis Enrique. In any case, there is a sense that there is an attempt to create a small "scandal" out of not much.

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At least we can note that journalist Bruno Salomon (Ici Paris) mentioned a knee sprain a few days ago. A good explanation for a recovery taking several weeks. Also, we see many elements being thrown around a simple statement: "He is preparing to come back well and get ready for the World Cup." This includes the rest of the season, which counts with PSG.

As for the rest, we allow ourselves to doubt the "entourage" of Ruiz supposedly giving such indications to Rothen, about a player letting time pass. The rest mostly seems like interpretations by certain people. Be cautious of those who already express anger over something unclear.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.