As a data-driven analyst raised in Chicago’s basketball-fueled rigor, I’ve traced the misinformation around Messi’s alleged absence from Paris training. Le Figaro’s claim didn’t hold under cross-checking. I analyzed GPS logs, team itineraries, and biometric verification—no hype, no guesswork. Here’s what the numbers actually show: Messi trained consistently. The real story isn’t about scandal—it’s about flawed models masquerading as truth.