Football fans online reacted to Lionel Messi's outstanding performance for Argentina despite having a rough season with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The seven-time Ballon d'Or ran the show in the Albiceleste's 3-0 win over Venezuela in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.
Messi has struggled to find consistent form for PSG this season. However, he looked like a completely different player whilst playing against Venezuela on Friday. The 34-year-old forward was dropping deep and dictating play from midfield. At one point, Messi played virtually as a midfielder, finding his Argentine teammates with his amazing range of passing. He also showed off his outstanding dribbling skills to skip past challenges and create chances for his teammates.
Lionel Messi also went on to score the third goal in Argentina's 3-0 win over Venezuela. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner scored an easy goal after he was found unmarked in the box by his PSG teammate Angel Di Maria.
Football fans on Twitter were amazed by the performance put in by Messi in Buenos Aires. Some even stated that Messi is on holiday in Paris, with the 2022 FIFA World Cup being his primary objective. Here are some tweets in that regard:
Lionel Messi has played a vital role in guiding Argentina to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The 34-year-old forward has scored seven goals in the qualification campaign, which included a hat-trick against Bolivia back in September. It is also worth mentioning that fellow strike partner Lautaro Martinez has also scored seven goals in the qualifying campaign for the Albiceleste.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup could be the last chance for Lionel Messi to lift international football's biggest honor for his national team. Argentina came agonizingly close to winning the tournament in 2014 but lost to Germany in the final.
Lionel Messi's Argentina form could see him end the season with PSG on a high
Lionel Messi's excellent form in Argentinian colors could propel him to end the season with PSG on a high note. Things have not gone according to plan for Messi since his free transfer from Barcelona last summer.
As things stand, the 34-year-old forward has managed to score seven goals and provide 11 assists in 26 appearances for PSG across all competitions. However, only two of those goals have been scored in Ligue 1.
Messi's recent run of poor form was the reason behind the Parisian fans jeering at him in a home game against FC Bordeaux.
The Argentina skipper has only got to focus on the league as Paris Saint-Germain have already been knocked out of the Champions League and the Coupe de France.
A decent end to the 2021-22 season could see him regain some of the trust from the fans who booed him at the Parc des Princes.
Faoson30
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PSG fans want the prime Messi from Barca is like a parent want their child to be the topper but don't even buy books. They want Messi to score or assist or do alot of things on the pitch but don't even give him the ball much...........😂 He had to go deep and collect and run to receive back but boom he don't get the ball back by then he just know he's not home. MESSI IN PSG LIKE FAR FROM HOME
Barcalover
394
The whole world knows that PSG is the problem.
RajkumarKoirala
378
this has been seen in Argentina vs Venezuela match
Culer_till_I_die
320
Psg doesn't pass the ball to Messi enough 🤷 Messi against Venezuela had 144 touches which was more than combine his last games for psg, this was also his most touches in a game since March 2021. This simple shows the reason of Messi not being able to deliver for psg according to his standards
Ernestmessi
273
PSG don't deserve him he is far bigger than PSG so Messi we love you even if you are far away from your home Barcelona
Ramizrajak
239
This shows messi can't perform outside his comfort zones unlike cr7 who can score anywhere
UdaymarJR
160
truly speaking france is the worst place to play football..... cheap fans.... many great players lost their careers
himdirsuy
16
Correction Messi has not struggled to find consistent form in psg. Psg has struggled to find form winning the heart of LEO MESSi
Faoson30
15
score against some weak international team and think they are good 🤣🤣 ucl is on a different level
But did you see other i forget his name seems like pelando or pendulum can't even score against weak team like turkey 🦃💩🤡
Chimaizu210
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This shows messi can't perform outside his comfort zones unlike cr7 who can score anywhere
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What has he archived since he joined man United?
xeenolove
10
This shows messi can't perform outside his comfort zones unlike cr7 who can score anywhere
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People just talk anyhow sha. Which comfort zone did Ronaldo need wen all he just need to do is shot and score, but a midfielder need cooperation from the rest so dat he can deliver
IAMJUNGKOOK
10
The whole world knows that PSG is the problem.
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score against some weak international team and think they are good 🤣🤣 ucl is on a different level
liomessifaw
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This shows messi can't perform outside his comfort zones unlike cr7 who can score anywhere
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Perform or score? Score? I agree. Perform? Messi has been PSG's 2nd best player this season creating chances after chances, linking up plays with the midfield and Mbappe. If most of his chance creations were actually used properly, Messi would have 30+ assists this season.