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Messi inspires shaky PSG to Ligue 1 win (The Singleton Argus)

Lionel Messi has grabbed a goal and an assist to inspire Paris St Germain to a 4-3 comeback...

The Argentine first pulled the trigger from almost 30 metres to equalise with a sizzling strike before turning provider minutes later with an incisive through ball for Neymar to score as PSG went ahead for the first time in the match. The home side remained patient and it paid off in the 24th minute when Neymar spotted Carlos Soler making a run, scooping a through ball into the box for the Spanish midfielder to round goalkeeper Gauthier Gallon and score. Mama Balde had given mid-table Troyes the lead twice before Messi assumed control to score his seventh league goal of the season and take his tally of assists to 10 - a league high.

Kendrick Lamar watches Messi deliver masterclass in PSG win at ... (Goal.com)

Rap icon Kendrick Lamar was all smiles as he attended Paris Saint-Germain's 4-3 win against Troyes in Ligue 1 on Saturday.

[BUY FIFA 23 NOW](https://www.ea.com/games/fifa/fifa-23) Which is the best continental European league? Troyes then went 2-1 up in the second half but were eventually overpowered as Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe all got on the scoresheet.

Neymar has got his Kylian Mbappe revenge as PSG star shines ... (Daily Express)

Mbappe signed a new PSG contract back in the summer, having previously looked set to join La Liga giants Real Madrid. And it was said at the time that he felt ...

He was devastating in their stirring 4-3 win over Troyes on Saturday night, putting on a display that had fans inside the stadium crooning for more. In the end, however, PSG didn’t oblige. It was claimed the France international felt his team-mate wasn’t committed enough to the cause and wanted him offloaded so he could hog more of the spotlight, sparking links to the likes of [Manchester City](/latest/manchester-city-fc) and [Chelsea](/latest/chelsea-fc). However, the Brazil international has now got his revenge by sparkling alongside [Lionel Messi](/latest/lionel-messi) and becoming, arguably, the talisman of Christophe Galtier’s side. "We need to fix it. And it was said at the time that he felt it was time for the club to cut Neymar loose, questioning the Brazilian’s commitment to the cause in the process.

Messi inspires shaky PSG to Ligue 1 win (Great Lakes Advocate)

Lionel Messi has grabbed a goal and an assist to inspire Paris Saint-Germain to a 4-3 comeback victory...

Majestic Messi helps PSG fight back to beat Troyes (FRANCE 24)

Lionel Messi starred with a goal and an assist as all of Paris Saint-Germain's front three scored in a 4-3 victory over Troyes on Saturday which restored ...

PSG took the lead for the first time in the game just after the hour mark, as Messi threaded a perfect pass through the Troyes defence for Neymar to fire past Gallon. In Paris, Troyes forged ahead with a shock opening goal inside three minutes, as Rony Lopes stabbed the ball back for Mama Balde to lash a fine volley into the net past PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Paris (AFP) – Lionel Messi starred with a goal and an assist as all of Paris Saint-Germain's front three scored in a 4-3 victory over Troyes on Saturday which restored their five-point advantage at the top of Ligue 1.

Messi inspires PSG to 4-3 victory over Troyes (DAWN.com)

PARIS: Lionel Messi grabbed a goal and assist to inspire Paris St-Germain to a 4-3 comeback victory over Troyes on...

Bamba Dieng and Issa Kabore gave Marseille the lead at half-time but Strasbourg’s intense pressure paid off as their South African forward Lebo Mothiba chested down a pass and fired home on 75 minutes. Later, Marseille drew 2-2 as they threw away a two-goal lead at Strasbourg when they allowed the home side to force a point with a thrilling comeback. PARIS: Lionel Messi grabbed a goal and assist to inspire Paris St-Germain to a 4-3 comeback victory over Troyes on Saturday as the Ligue 1 table-toppers extended their lead to five points.