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The Magician, Lionel Messi has scored his first goal in Ligue1,PSG vs Nantes. Assisted by Mbappe in 87th minutes of played, Watch out for more goals from the Lionel.

Lionel Messi finally scores his first Ligue 1 goal as PSG overcome Keylor Navas red card in win over Nantes

PARIS -- Lionel Messi finally has his first Paris Saint-Germain goal in Ligue 1 after completing a flattering 3-1 victory over FC Nantes on Saturday with a superb strike.

Prior to the legendary Argentine's moment of magic, Mauricio Pochettino's men were extremely fortunate to be in front through a deflected Kylian Mbappe effort and a wild Dennis Appiah own goal either side of a Randal Kolo Muani strike and Keylor Navas' red card.

Although the result and performance did little to dispel the idea that PSG are far from tapping into their potential under Pochettino, Messi getting off the mark domestically lifts a weight off his shoulders.

"I am very happy with this first league goal," said Messi post-match. "I had several chances before, both in this game and others. Unfortunately, I could not convert those until this one finally arrived. I am very happy as I have already scored in the Champions League. Chances have come and now the goals have too."

It was a delightful finish reminiscent of the 34-year-old's prime when it arrived late on at a cold Parc des Princes and curled beyond the despairing dive of Alban Lafont who had foiled him multiple times during the game.

Indeed, it was arguably the only worthy strike to hit the visitors' net with Mbappe's opener and Appiah's own goal both wildly unfortunate for Antoine Kombouare's visiting Canaris.

"It is very important for him to have scored," added Pochettino after the final whistle. "It is his first Ligue 1 goal. It was important both for him and the team. It is a good victory for us."

Messi is now on four goals all season with PSG and three of those have come in the UEFA Champions League with next week's trip to Manchester City a chance to add to that.

PSG must be more convincing, though, with Messi, Mbappe and occasionally Neymar magic not enough to keep bailing them out in majorly disjointed displays where they regularly ride their luck.

Baloranking:
They thought he was dead.
Some said he's time has passed.
Others said he's a flop.

All in all my goat keeps reminding the hater's who's boss

It's just the beginning

MJBOLT:

My GOAT scored a stunning goal to end the night in victory, meanwhile your ewu gambia could not get one shot on target against Watford.

Seyilome:
The Magician, Lionel Messi has scored his first goal in Ligue1,PSG vs Nantes. Assisted by Mbappe in 87th minutes of played, Watch out for more goals from the Lionel.

Baloranking:
They thought he was dead.
Some said his time has passed.
Others said he's a flop.

All in all my goat keeps reminding the hater's who's boss

It's just the beginning

Mariangeles:
Na now morning reach for your goat eyes?
When the other GOAT has been grazing since and eating the best grass?
Well, good morning to your goat!

Arsenal are currently losing

Mariangeles:
Na now morning reach for your goat eyes?
When the other GOAT has been grazing since and eating the best grass?
Well, good morning to your goat!

Mariangeles:
Na now morning reach for your goat eyes?
When the other GOAT has been grazing since and eating the best grass?
Well, good morning to your goat!

MJBOLT:

My GOAT scored a stunning goal to end the night in victory, meanwhile your ewu gambia could not get one shot on target against Watford.

Numerouno94:
The GOAT is back.
In anoda news; more misery for Pendulum fans.

He din't jux score, he scored a sublime, spectacular, magnificent, wonderful, awe-inspiring, awesome, astounding, astonishing, amazing, stunning, stupendous, incredible, thrilling, exciting, sensational, out of this world, fabulous, fantastic, amazeballs, wondrous goal. Not some useless tapins.

Mariangeles:
Na now morning reach for your goat eyes?
When the other GOAT has been grazing since and eating the best grass?
Well, good morning to your goat!

unbitchable:
Sir, was it a tap in?

Great100000:
Finally....

Am a Chelsea fan but am happy for Thiago Papa.....

More to come but not against my Darling Chelsea

KingOroro1:
so messi finally ate French grass, but ororo still the Goat.



Ororo for a reason

MJBOLT:

no,a goal from outside the box

unbitchable:
Sir, did he pull off his shirt and jump up like a monkey?

Smashspesh:
A work of art. Sprinted pass two to three defenders before curling wide into the net from outside the 18-yard box.

GOAT I stan!

Levels

unbitchable:
Sir, are you sure it was not a penaltea?

Numerouno94:
Ojeemah, Thierryjay, Paulolee, Johnnypalmer, Unbitchable, Kilishihunter, Mangekyo, MJbolt, ddippset, etc.........

MJBOLT:

Arsenal are currently losing

unbitchable:
Sir, are you sure it was not a scramble goal from 2 yards from the goalkeeper?

Numerouno94:
No na. Messi no b pendu, him they score classic goals.

unbitchable:
Based on statistics;

Ronaldo vs Serbia - No shots on target.

Ronaldo vs Watford - No shots on target.

Back to back games with zero shots on target. The old fraud is a bigger problem.