'The disrespect': Fans shocked over 'savage' Lionel Messi moment
Lionel Messi may be considered by many as the greatest player of all-time, but it didn't stop his teammates relegating him to an unwanted role during the Champions League match.
Messi opened his account for PSG with the best performance of the season since his summer move from Barcelona as his new club defeated Manchester City 2-0.
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While the world reacted to Messi's remarkable goal against City, and his continued affiliation with scoring against English teams, others were also in shock over a bizarre moment during the match.
As Manchester City lined-up for a free-kick outside the box, PSG players set up the wall.
However, in a sight that had football fans in disbelief, Messi positioned himself on the ground behind the wall.
This is a tactic used to stop free-kick takers shooting underneath a leaping wall.
While the tactic is common place in the modern game, it is not common to see arguably the greatest player of all time getting his jersey dirty.
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand couldn't believe his eyes and tweeted: "The disrespect," accompanied with a laughing emoji.
"If I was in that team, I'd say, 'no, no, no, I'll lay down for you,'" Ferdinand said during BT Sport commentary.
Others joked there was nothing Messi wouldn't do to help his team, which just further cemented his spot as the greatest.
But why is Messi doing this? Cracking first goal for PSG though pic.twitter.com/sWlHqsVQkZ
— Michael Oti Adjei (@OtiAdjei) September 28, 2021
Messi is a savage.
It isn't enough that he scores against Dias but now he is mocking him over how he defends as well. https://t.co/hVw3M4Ev49— Stephen Drennan (@babuyagu) September 28, 2021
Lionel Messi can literally do everything. GOAT 👑 pic.twitter.com/26l058wSLT
— Ishan (@Ishanculer) September 28, 2021
Messi telling himself “ I was a king at Barcelona but I’m now a slave in Psg “ 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/AS8vMR5Z0b
— YESU (@ghanayesu_) September 28, 2021
Neymar🗣️Ah! Messi where Are You?
Messi🗣️I Am Here 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/D8xPQuCNX7— Akrobeto's Son (@AJnr120) September 28, 2021
Messi is 100% involved in the game
GOAT 🐐 pic.twitter.com/oTK6Rdi979— Edward Asare (@EdwardAsare_) September 28, 2021
Lionel Messi opens PSG account with wonder goal
Having under-performed since his move to the French capital, Messi saved his opening goal for when it mattered most.
Messi's 121st Champions League goal came after a trademark driving run forward from inside his own-half, followed by a one-two with Kylian Mbappe.
The Argentine slotted the ball from the top of the box to cement PSG's win against the champions of England.
PSG had taken the lead through a less-expected source, Idrissa Gana Gueye scoring with a powerful finish after eight minutes.
With Raheem Sterling and Bernardo Silva both hitting the bar within the space of a few seconds midway through the first half, and Gianluigo Donnarumma in fine form, City were unable to reply.
with AAP
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