The six-time world footballer Lionel Messi is arriving more and more in Paris. He meets Man City for the first time in the PSG jersey and even makes the opposing coach rave about it.
Paris (AP) – For England’s football legend Gary Lineker, Lionel Messi’s first goal for Paris Saint-Germain was a “miracle goal”, the media praised the exceptional talent and the superstar was also in high spirits after his premiere.
«It was the perfect evening against a great opponent. I am very happy to have scored a goal. It was only my second game in the Prinzenpark. I’m getting used to it step by step, ”said Messi beaming after the 2-0 (1-0) Champions League home win against Manchester City at Canal Plus.
Little redemption
Especially for the Argentine, who came from FC Barcelona on a free transfer, his first goal in the new jersey should have been a small relief. And for PSG the hope that the 34-year-old will now really take off. Especially since the goal was achieved on Tuesday evening in a congenial collaboration with Kylian Mbappé, who was willing to emigrate.
«I’m adjusting to my new team. The more we play together, the better our relationship will be on the pitch, ”said the six-time world footballer, who was last injured and had to sit out twice in Ligue 1. «We have to grow together and keep doing our best. We still have a lot of things that we can improve, ”Messi said after his fourth game for PSG, also in the direction of Neymar and Mbappé.
Because the trio of exceptional talents and alpha animals, who beamed arm in arm into the camera after the game in the dressing room, has not really been able to convince together yet. “Teams are formed over time, bit by bit,” said PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino after the Parisians’ first win against City and then had an extra praise for his compatriot Messi: “He’s the best player in the world, without a doubt. »
PSG at the top
After Idrissa Gueye (8th) gave the hosts the lead, Messi ensured success with his goal in the 74th minute. Paris are at the top of Group A. Man City is third behind Club Brugge, who won 2-1 at RB Leipzig.
“The goal was fantastic,” enthused even city coach Pep Guardiola, with whom Messi celebrated the greatest successes in Barcelona. “You can’t control Leo for 90 minutes.”
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