Hours after leading Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to a 2-1 home win against Toulouse in Ligue 1 on Saturday, star player Lionel Messi was seen celebrating Neymar’s birthday with friends (February 4). The Brazilian superstar is 31 today (February 5). In the Ligue 1 match between the Parisian club and Toulouse, however, he did not start. With a final score of 2-1, Christophe Galtier’s squad was declared the champion.
Messi scored the game-winning goal in the 58th minute, allowing his team to come from behind and win. The Argentine’s goal was a beauty as well; he curled a shot with his left foot from way outside the box and found the bottom corner. Lionel Messi was seen celebrating Neymar’s birthday a few hours after his heroics. The two were also seen on camera striking a photogenic pose.
The Brazilian is still recovering from an ankle injury he sustained during the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Although he has played in PSG uniforms since the season resumed after the World Cup break, the club has chosen to exercise caution with their superstar striker. The number. 10 may not play in the upcoming round of 16 matchups with Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League.
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Kylian Mbappe, who received a hit to his hamstring in the first half, will also miss Saturday’s match against Bayern. Therefore, Lionel Messi will have to shoulder the bulk of the team’s offensive load. The Argentine has also been in superb form this year, contributing to 15 goals and 14 assists in 24 games played.
The Brazil player is still recovering from an ankle injury he sustained during the 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign. Although he has played in PSG uniforms since the season resumed after the World Cup break, the club has chosen to exercise caution with their superstar striker. The number. 10 may not play in the upcoming round of 16 matchups with Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League.
