Lionel Messi plays first game since World Cup triumph, scores as Kylian Mbappe-less PSG beat Angers

Lionel Messi equals Ronaldo record in first PSG game after World Cup triumph

Lionel Messi continued his superb form in his first match back after the World Cup for Paris Saint-Germain as he equalled a goal record held by Cristiano Ronaldo

Messi’s brilliant touch to control the ball and a gorgeous goal on return for PSG in a 2-0 win

A tribute to the late Pele, a brilliant touch even before the game began and a classic link up play goal, Messi's first outing for PSG since the World Cup win was indeed special.

Magical Messi returns to scoring form in first PSG game after World Cup triumph

All the fans at Parc des Princes stadium were holding their breath when the video assistant referee (VAR) checked the offside call.Lionel Messi, who received a warm welcome from the home crowd as he made his long awaited return to PSG after leading Argentina

Messi scores in first game after World Cup as PSG win

Thu, 2023-01-12 05:47 PARIS: Lionel Messi scored in his first game since leading Argentina to the World Cup title as French league leaders Paris Saint-Germain beat Angers 2-0 on Wednesday. Nearly four weeks after the final against France in Qatar, Messi needed only five minutes to make an impact. He turned neatly near the penalty area and threaded a pass to right back Nordi Mukiele, whose cross was turned in by 20-year-old forward Hugo Ekitik…

Watch Lionel Messi turn on the style and finish stunning team goal in first game back for PSG following World Cup win

LIONEL MESSI was the star of the show in his first game since the World Cup as PSG beat Angers 2-0. The forward has had a few weeks off since his historic World Cup win but showed no signs of rustiness on his return. Lionel Messi is starting 2023 how he finished 2022 It was marginal, but the GOAT doubles PSG's lead He makes it look so easy… pic.twitter.com/KujydPyEAn— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) January 11, 2023 GettyLionel Messi pai…

Messi scores in 1st game after World Cup as PSG wins

Lionel Messi scored in his first game since leading Argentina to the World Cup title as French league leader Paris Saint-Germain beat Angers 2-0 on Wednesday. Nearly four weeks after the final against France in Qatar, Messi needed only five minutes to make an impact. He turned neatly near the…