The latest exploits on the part of Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi have piqued widespread attentions on Saturday evening.
This comes owing to the Argentine iconβs display during a meeting with ES Troyes.
Messi, of course, has taken his place front and centre in the headlines over the course of the last week, after following up a haul of a goal and two assists with a further four direct goal contributions in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
And, on Sunday, the 35-year-old showcased absolutely no signs of slowing down any time soon.
Afforded a start in PSGβs Ligue 1 clash with AC Troyes, Messi lit up the Parc des Princes once more, courtesy of yet another goal and assist.
The former arrived first, and in absolutely stunning fashion.
Another week, another Messi worldie! π₯
He’s something else right now π pic.twitter.com/TX4K2owLnJ
β Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) October 29, 2022
Then, just six minutes later, Messi turned provider, laying on attacking partner in crime Neymar by means of a pinpoint defence-splitting pass:
Lionel Messi with the QB pass π€ pic.twitter.com/iDdnmDcuL0
β Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) October 29, 2022
Not only that, but, in the process, the former Barcelona standout beat out the competition, most notably from Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne, to establish himself as the first player to notch ten assists in one of Europeβs top-5 leagues this season:
Lionel Messi is the first player in Europe’s top five divisions to provide 10 league assists this season.
“Finished.” π«’ pic.twitter.com/wGisNjotIE
β Squawka (@Squawka) October 29, 2022
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