His first PSG game as world champion!
Lionel Messi (35) has played for Paris-Saint Germain for the first time since winning the 2022 World Cup with Argentina – and promptly won 2-0 against Angers. And even hit it myself.
The Argentinian initiated the first goal by Hugo Ekitike (5th) in typical Messi manner, twirled the ball and played to Nordi Mukiele, who passed to Ekitike. Goal for the Parisians.
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And then he hits himself!
In the 72nd minute he magics the ball over the opposing line. But he has yet to tremble. The hit is checked offside for a long time because the linesman raised the flag directly. A wafer-thin decision – in favor of Messi, who can finally celebrate after a short wait! 2-0 for PSG as they extend their lead in Ligue 1 and set course for the next league title.
After the World Cup in Qatar, the Argentinian Messi was given special leave at Paris Saint-Germain, and 24 days after the victorious World Cup final against France (4:2 penalties) was back in the squad for the first time – and right in the starting line-up. The world champion is back in the Parisian Prince Park!
Conversely, the loser of the World Cup final: teammate and vice world champion Kylian Mbappé (24) played two games for PSG immediately after the World Cup and is now enjoying his special leave.
Messi and Neymar with Pelé shirts
Great gesture: At the start of the game, the entire Paris team lined up in Pelé shirts to commemorate the Brazilian legend who died on December 29, 2022. On it you can see: A portrait of Pelé at a young age and the lettering “Eterno Rei”, in English: “Eternal King”. “O Rei” was Pelé’s nickname. The three-time world champion died at the age of 82 after a serious illness.
