Lionel Messi came back with a goal at Paris Saint-Germain in his first appearance after the World Cup triumph. The 35-year-old Argentinian scored the second goal (72nd minute) in the long-lackluster 2-0 (1-0) in French Ligue 1 against bottom SCO Angers.
Lionel Messi came back with a goal at Paris Saint-Germain in his first appearance after the World Cup triumph. The 35-year-old Argentinian scored the second goal (72nd minute) in the long-lackluster 2-0 (1-0) in French Ligue 1 against bottom SCO Angers.
The leaders thus extended their lead over second-placed RC Lens, who only managed to draw 2-2 at Racing Strasbourg, to six points.
Before kick-off, Messi, Neymar & Co. presented T-shirts with the portrait of the late Brazilian legend Pelé and the inscription “Eterno rei” (Eternal King). PSG declined to give a special tribute to Messi, who guided Argentina to victory over France in Qatar’s World Cup final. His PSG teammate Kylian Mbappé, who lost in the final, is currently on special leave.
Hugo Ekitike (5th minute) scored an early lead for the capital’s club after a pass by former Bundesliga pro Nordi Mukiele. Messi’s 2-0 – also after a pass from Mukiele – was initially not recognized due to offside, but counted after the video referee checked it. After winning the World Cup, Messi received special leave from PSG coach Christophe Galtier and returned to training a week ago.
Source: Stern
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