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Messi makes PSG debut with victory

Published : 30 Aug 2021, 15:07

DF News Desk

Lionel Messi (front, R) of Paris Saint-Germain competes with Marshall nyasha Munetis (front, L) of Reims during the French Ligue 1 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and the Stade de Reims in Reims, France, on Aug. 29, 2021. Photo: Xinhua.

Lionel Messi made his Paris St-Germain debut as a 66th-minute substitute in a 2-0 win at Reims in Ligue 1, reported British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

The Argentine, wearing his new number 30 PSG shirt, received a standing ovation as he replaced his friend Neymar in front of a sell-out crowd.

It was the first club game of his career for a team other than Barcelona.

"He is still far away from his best form but he has been training well and he will be fit in the next two weeks," said the BBC report, quoting boss Mauricio Pochettino as saying to Amazon.

"We are waiting for the best from him. I'm very happy that he made his debut. It was very important for him.

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