Football
Messi Makes PSG Debut Against Reims, But Mbappé Steals the Show
by privatebet.com - 2021/08/30
Lionel Messi’s fans couldn’t wait for his Paris Saint-Germain debut ever since he joined the team, and that moment is finally here. The former Barcelona player made his PSG debut on Sunday, but he couldn’t steal the spotlight from Kylian Mbappé, who led the team to victory against Reims. Mbappé was the star of the show because he gave PSG the perfect start to the season by scoring both goals in the recent game against Reims. This could be his last game with PSG because Real Madrid expressed interest in signing him before Tuesday's transfer deadline. Nothing is officially just yet, but Real Madrid reportedly offered €180 million for Mbappe’s transfer. Even if the 22-year-old player manages to finalize this deal and exits Paris Saint-Germain, the French club will still be in the safe hands, with both Neymar and Messi on board. Messi’s spent most of his first game for PSG on the bench, before making his debut as a 66th-minute substitute for Neymar. He’s yet to score a goal for PSG, but the team’s head coach Mauricio Pochettino is happy with his performance so far. "He was good, from his first touches he gave the team peace of mind. It's good for him to start with a win. It was good to hear the crowd cheering for him, not just our supporters, it's something Leo has earned," said Pochettino.