Lionel Messi was denied the opportunity to display the World Cup trophy he won with Argentina in Qatar before scoring for Paris Saint-Germain in their return to the Champions League.
On his return to Ligue 1 action on Wednesday night, Lionel Messi continued where he left off for Paris Saint-Germain with a goal.
Three and a half weeks after Argentina won the World Cup, the footballing genius capped a sublime PSG move in the 72nd minute to double the lead against Angers. Nordi Mukiele picked up his second assist of the game, delicately playing Messi through on goal after setting up Hugo Ekitike's fifth-minute opener.The result extended PSG's lead to six points at the top of the table after losing a point in a 2–2 draw at Strasbourg, where title rivals Lens are under relegation threat. Messi had a lot to celebrate, but there was probably also the pre-match disappointment when he failed to present the World Cup trophy at Parc de Prince.
According to French newspaper Le Parisien, the PSG boss was concerned that if he had won the Ballon d'Or seven times, he would have faced animosity from the club's fans. Argentina defeated France in the final in Qatar to prevent Les Bleus from winning back-to-back World Cup titles.
After a sensational match between Argentina and Aston his Villa goalkeeper Emiliano his Martinez added to the attack as France and his PSG striker Kylian his Mbappe taunted numerous times. Messi received a moving honor guard when he returned to the club's training ground in early January, but the PSG organization pays special tribute to the World Cup-winning talisman ahead of his clash with Angers decided to
Messi's contract with the club expires at the end of the season, but recent reports suggest he plans to extend his stay in the French capital It looks like it." He admitted that negotiations are underway to ensure the Parc des Princes continues to shine.
Lionel Messi barred from displaying World Cup trophy at Parc des Princes
Lionel Messi barred from displaying World Cup trophy at Parc des Princes
"There were discussions and sports management exchanged views with Leo on the extension," Galtier said "I don't know where it is Leo looks happy in Paris After that, we need to confirm his position on the club's project. That's a topic I don't discuss with him. "
After Messi led Argentina to the World Cup title and won his ball in Golden as the best player of the tournament, PSG gave him two weeks off.He has also been in superb form at club level this season, with his goal against Angers taking his tally to 12 in all competitions, as well as 14 assists.
Messi's main goal this season is to lead PSG to their first Champions League title, with Ligue 1 and Coupe de France victories considered secondary.
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