World Cup winner Messi returns to club duty with PSG

Barcelona’s Argentinian forward Lionel Messi holds a press conference at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on August 8, 2021. – Messi fought back tears as he began a press conference at which he confirmed he is leaving Barcelona, where he has played his entire career. (Photo by Pau BARRENA / AFP) (Photo by PAU BARRENA/AFP via Getty Images)

Thu, 5 Jan 2023 0:41:12 WAT

Seventeen days after guiding Argentina to an epic World Cup final victory over France, Lionel Messi reported back to work on Wednesday, his French club Paris Saint-Germain announced.

The 35-year-old seven-time Ballon d’Or winner reported back to the club’s training ground as they prepare for Saturday’s French Cup tie at third-tier side Chateauroux.

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Messi scored twice as Argentina drew 3-3 with France in the Qatar final, before prevailing in the penalty shootout. Since then he has been celebrating in Argentina and spending time with his family.

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