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‘Still far from everyone in a World Cup-winning hangover’: Soccer fans purr over Lionel Messi after scoring in PSG’s victorious return after Qatar, with Argentina ‘nonchalantly going through the gears’ in the preparation for the goal against Angers
Soccer fans were stunned by Lionel Messi’s first goal for PSG since lifting the World Cup in December after a new angle of attack emerged from the Argentine superstar.
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner scored the second of the game as the champions defeated Angers 2-0 on Wednesday night, capping off a brilliant and fluid team play he started.
His goal brought him level with Cristiano Ronaldo with 696 goals in Europe’s top five leagues after his return to club football, after Albiceleste manager Leo Scaloni claimed the 35-year-old could still make it. to the 2026 World Cup.
Lionel Messi scored one of the goals of the season in PSG’s 2-0 win over Angers on Wednesday.
Messi played several quick passes with his PSG teammates before finishing off from inside the box.
Hugo Ekitike had given PSG the lead after just five minutes, before Messi took center stage with his impressive finishing.
After picking up the ball outside the Angers box, Messi made a quick one-two with Neymar, before firing an off-boot pass to the right side, quickly following the ball up to receive it on the ‘D’ edge.
Messi then passed the ball to Ekitike and continued his run into the box as the Frenchman fed Nordi Mukiele, who returned the ball his way behind the defence, tapping in before firing low to the left.
That goal meant he tied Cristiano Ronaldo’s tally of 696 goals scored in Europe’s top five leagues.
And viewers spared no time in sharing their thoughts after the contender of the season’s goal of the season on Twitter.
Messi made a scoring return to club football
One fan wrote: “Normal service resumed,” followed by a goat emoji.
A second added: “The way it nonchalantly zips through the gears is beautiful.”
Former England rugby star Ugo Monye stated: “Messi plays powerleague football at Elite level.”
Another viewer couldn’t believe the ease with which Messi pulled off one of the best passes of the season, writing: “How easy does that look for him?”
And a fifth viewer was taken aback by how much better the Argentina captain was than any other player despite taking time out to celebrate the World Cup victory.
They added: “He’s still free from everyone on a hangover from winning the World Cup, he doesn’t even need to play football anymore.”