Lionel Messi was greeted with applause upon his return to Paris Saint-Germain. The club from the French capital has released a video on social media showing the Argentine world champion entering the pitch while being applauded by the PSG staff and his teammates. “A guard of honor for our world champion,” commented the club. The 35-year-old also received another small trophy.
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After the World Cup triumph in Qatar with the rousing final and the Argentines’ success on penalties against France for PSG teammate Kylian Mbappé and the sumptuous reception in Buenos Aires, Messi visited his family in Rosario. He had received special leave from club coach Christophe Galtier.
In terms of sports, FC Bayern Munich’s Champions League round of 16 opponents PSG can really use Messi. The start after the World Cup break went pretty bad. After a flattering 2-1 home draw against relegation contenders Racing Strasbourg, the Parisians lost the main game 3-1 to pursuers RC Lens without Messi and Brazilian Neymar, who was suspended.
It is still unclear whether Messi will be able to play away to third division club LB Châteauroux next Friday in the French Cup.
