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PSG vs Angers: Follow the pre-match build-up and live updates of the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Angers being played in Paris, France.

Fabian Ruiz tries to switch the play with a clinical long ball from the left to his right and Mukiele receives it. Messi, finally gets the ball back, tries to make a run, but is surrounded by red shirts to limit his early attacking move. The match is expected to see Lionel Messi return to the pitch after winning the FIFA World Cup 2022 for the first time. Messi gets the ball eventually and turns, running to his right and tries a through ball for Ekitike. Messi takes this as well and Bernadoni comes out to punch the ball out of danger this time. He is marked by Marquinhos who makes sure the forward plays the ball out for a goal kick. Bentaleb gets a long ball into the PSG final third for Hunou, but Donnarumma comes forward, misses it. It absorbs the pressure with a back pass to Donnarumma, who gets the ball back in play soon. PSG eventually takes control of the ball and begins an attack, with small passes from its half. Neymar takes it this time after Messi runs past the ball in a routine similar to Netherlands’ second goal against Messi’s Argentina in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal. He barges into the box and tries a right-footed curler, which is saved by Bernardoni to deny Messi a brilliant goal on his return from the World Cup. Bentaleb loses the ball close to his penalty box and Messi eventually takes control of it.

Paris Saint-Germain have a formidable record against Angers at home, winning their last eight games against them. PSG sit atop of the league with just one ...

They come into this fixture on the back of a 2-1 defeat against Lorient. PSG sit atop of the league with just one defeat and 44 points from 17 league games. Paris Saint-Germain have a formidable record against Angers at home, winning their last eight games against them.

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The Spaniard has to go all the way back, and PSG build once more. The flag is up, but VAR checks... Neymar smashes it home as Soler feeds Bernat, and the Spaniard slides it inside for Neymar, who takes one touch to control, before volleying home. Paris Saint-Germain There we have it, An easy win for PSG in the end. CORNER, PARIS

Lionel Messi and Neymar have both been handed starts for PSG's Ligue 1 clash with Angers Wednesday night, but Kylian Mbappe remains out of the squad.

I'll be very attentive to what he's going to do, but we want him to be available for the next match.” WHAT THEY SAID?: Galtier had previously confirmed that Messi is ready for action after rounding into fitness in PSG training: "We're making sure he's ready for the next game. Messi has been in training for over a week now and manager Christophe Galtier confirmed that Messi would be thrown back into the XI as soon as he was available.

The Argentine captain is expected to return to action for the first time since winning the World Cup when PSG host Angers in Ligue 1 on Wednesday night. This ...

“The midfield will be Danilo and Vitinha, with Marco Verratti. “With the trophy parade shelved, it remains to be seen whether Messi will start the match against Angers or make an impact off the bench,” Goal.com said. This will be Messi’s first game back since beating France in the Qatar 2022 final with Argentina on December 18.

Where to watch the Ligue 1 game between PSG and Angers, plus kick-off time and team news.

In the United States (U.S.), the game can be watched live and on-demand with fuboTV. Which TV channel is the game on and how can you stream it live online? They are on a disastrous run of nine back-to-back defeats and will be hoping for a miracle against the French champions. Lionel Messi is set to return to the starting lineup after his World Cup triumph in Qatar. Neymar is also back from his suspension but Achraf Hakimi has picked up one due to accumulation of yellow cards. The defending champions have a four-point advantage over second-placed Lens and have only been beaten once this season.

Lionel Messi is expected to make his first appearance for Paris Saint-Germain since his World Cup triumph in a Ligue 1 clash at home against Angers today ...

Click Here To See My Breakthrough!](https://bit.ly/3eeJ1de) Kylian Mbappe, scorer of a hat-trick for France in the World Cup final, may again be rested for PSG’s midweek game after missing their French Cup victory as he took a holiday in New York along with teammate Achraf Hakimi. How Messi approaches the second half of the campaign in France after a career-defining World Cup will be closely observed, with his initial two-year deal in Paris coming to an end.

Paris Saint-Germain has decided not to let Lionel Messi parade the World Cup trophy he won last month, due to a possible fan backlash. PSG plays Angers at.

Paris Saint-Germain has decided not to let Lionel Messi parade the World Cup trophy he won last month, due to a possible fan backlash. It will be Messi’s first game back since Argentina defeated France in the final of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. PSG decides against allowing Messi parade World Cup trophy

Where to watch the Ligue 1 game between PSG and Angers, plus kick-off time and team news.

In the United States (U.S.), the game can be watched live and on-demand with fuboTV. Which TV channel is the game on and how can you stream it live online? They are on a disastrous run of nine back-to-back defeats and will be hoping for a miracle against the French champions. Lionel Messi is set to return to the starting lineup after his World Cup triumph in Qatar. Neymar is also back from his suspension but Achraf Hakimi has picked up one due to accumulation of yellow cards. The defending champions have a four-point advantage over second-placed Lens and have only been beaten once this season.

Lionel Messi was crucial in the build-up for the first goal and scored the second as PSG beat Angers to go six points clear at the top of Ligue 1.

VAR, though, overturned the ruling, and Messi was awarded a goal on his return to club football after his heroics at Qatar 2022. Abdallah Sima had the best, blasting over from five yards out. PSG wasted little time taking the lead, carving through Angers with relative ease just five minutes in.

Lionel Messi and Neymar have both been handed starts for PSG's Ligue 1 clash with Angers Wednesday night, but Kylian Mbappe remains out of the squad.

I'll be very attentive to what he's going to do, but we want him to be available for the next match.” WHAT THEY SAID?: Galtier had previously confirmed that Messi is ready for action after rounding into fitness in PSG training: "We're making sure he's ready for the next game. Messi has been in training for over a week now and manager Christophe Galtier confirmed that Messi would be thrown back into the XI as soon as he was available.

Paris Saint-Germain weren't at the best against Angers, but they did enough to get back to winning ways in Ligue 1 with a 2-0 victory.

This time Messi flicked the ball to Ekitike, who took a touch and steered it out to Mukiele whose first-time pass was perfectly weighted for Messi who had continued his vertical run towards goal. PSG continued to dominate in the second half, with Angers keen to offer resistance but unable to sustain meaningful attacking plays. The French wing-back then centred for 20-year-old striker Hugo Ekitike to turn home.

Paris Saint-Germain have decided not to let World Cup winner Lionel Messi parade the trophy at the Parc des Princes due to a possible fan backlash.

Messi was standing next to Martinez when he [held a baby doll with Mbappe's face stuck to it](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/martinez-mbappe-doll-world-cup-parade-argentina-keeper-taunt-france-striker/blta64e38cf71a36755) during Argentina's homecoming parade in Buenos Aires. [unlike fellow World Cup finalist Kylian Mbappe.](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/messi-back-no-mbappe-psg-without-world-cup-heroes-angers-clash/blt6179a1a7751f927d) Messi could yet extend his stay in the French capital beyond the end of the season, [as talks over a new deal have reportedly got underway](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/messi-contract-extension-talks-psg-galtier-happy-paris-mls/blt807fe38e8497a4cb). [taunts of Albiceleste 'keeper Emiliano Martinez](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/martinez-accused-making-fool-world-cup-final-lloris-slams-argentina-keeper/bltf83b77902aa7f94b) to Kylian Mbappe before and after the final.

Lionel Messi celebrated his return to domestic competition after the World Cup by scoring a second-half goal as Paris Saint-Germain extended their Ligue 1 ...

In Italy, Milan crashed out of the Coppa Italia after a 1-0 home defeat to Torino. Vinícius Júnior could have won it for Real Madrid in extra time but his close-range shot was saved by Giorgi Mamardashvili. The two teams finished level at 1-1 after 90 minutes and extra time.

Lionel Messi was crucial in the build-up for the first goal and scored the second as PSG beat Angers to go six points clear at the top of Ligue 1.

VAR, though, overturned the ruling, and Messi was awarded a goal on his return to club football after his heroics at Qatar 2022. Abdallah Sima had the best, blasting over from five yards out. PSG wasted little time taking the lead, carving through Angers with relative ease just five minutes in.

PSG manager Christophe Galtier praised star player Lionel Messi after an electric performance on his return to the PSG side.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Messi returned to the PSG side after an extended spell away from the club following his World Cup win with Argentina. He was able to play the whole match, that's very good." It wasn't the best showing from the league leaders, but Messi was his usual impactful self, proving to be the difference maker on the night.