World Cup winner Lionel Messi was given a guard of honour by his Paris Saint-Germain team-mates and staff upon his return to training.
WHAT HAPPENED? The Argentine returned to the French capital after having fun with a well-deserved break in his homeland following his country’s run to their third global title. When Messi reached the training floor on the Camp des Loges on Wednesday morning he was given a rousing welcome by his team-mates and staff. He was additionally offered with a particular memento by the membership as they recognised his World Cup triumph.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: In the absence of Messi, PSG went down 3-1 to Lens in Ligue 1 and Christophe Galtier will likely be relieved to have his talisman again. The 35-year-old is about to maintain talks over his future after previously pledging to extend his contract with the club and is due to meet with PSG officers to iron out the ultimate particulars.
WHAT NEXT FOR MESSI? PSG will likely be in motion towards Chateauroux within the French Cup on Saturday however it’s unlikely that Messi will participate within the recreation. However, we would get to see the ahead play a task towards Angers in Ligue 1 on January 12.
