Paris Saint-Germain are heading into the semi-final of the Champions League, overturning a 3-2 first leg defeat at the Parc des Princes with a 4-1 victory in Catalonia; Barcelona, for a sixth season in a row, are not.
The countdown has begun for the UEFA Champions League to unveil the champion of the 2023/2024 edition. Reigning titleholder Manchester City faces a tough challenge as they strive to lift the trophy once more.
In this thrilling outcome, Messi was able to celebrate his well-deserved recognition as the world's best player, thanking the national team captains for tipping the balance in his favor in a tight tiebreaker.
Lionel Messi scored another record-breaking goal as Paris St-Germain won an unprecedented 11th Ligue 1 title with a draw at Strasbourg.
Messi was not in practice with the squad, in the midst of his conflict with PSG after the trip to Saudi Arabia.
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The PSG star striker scored two superb goals Tuesday as Paris Saint-Germain started its Champions League campaign with a dominant display in a 2-1 win over Juventus.
Pochettino led PSG to title last season but fell short in Europe
