Lionel Messi was welcomed with open arms by Neymar and his Paris Saint-Germain colleagues, upon his return from his extended holiday, which he said was amazing.
After leading his beloved Argentina to victory at the FIFA World Cup, the Argentina playmaker made a triumphant homecoming to Paris.
On Wednesday morning, Messi reported back to the French city to resume his club obligations after being given leave.
Lionel Messi gained the respect of many supporters after he lead Argentina to win the world cup trophy.
The former Barcelona talisman received a regal greeting from his PSG colleagues, including close buddy Neymar, Carlos Soler, and others, upon his arrival.
Les Parisiens defeated Strasbourg by a slim margin then lost shockingly to RC Lens in PSG’s first two post-World Cup games without Messi.
Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi have left on vacation right before Messi arrives. After the World Cup, both players shortened their breaks to assist PSG, but they will now both take a week off, Besoccer reports.
In the wake of the World Cup, it was previously noted that people’ opinions on who the football GOAT is—Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi—remain divided.
With the two football legends participating in the competition for the sixth time each, the Qatar edition of the international football event was expected to put a stop to the never-ending argument.
But Messi emerged victorious, leading Argentina to their first World Cup victory since 1986.
The former Barcelona talisman bravely walked between the guard set up by his PSG teammates in a video posted on social media.
At the award event, he was also given a special trophy, according to India Today.
Meanwhile, Messi could take to the pitch for the reigning French champions soon with Thursday’s Coupe de France tie against Chateauroux considered too early, owing to his lack of match fitness.
In summary, Lionel Messi has finally returned to Paris, ending his vacation on the back of Argentina’s World Cup triumph.
The World Cup Golden Ball winner was given an extended vacation after playing a major role as Argentina dethroned France as world champions.
Messi finally arrived at PSG’s Training Center on Wednesday morning as he gears up for club football, the club announced via social media.