PARIS: Lionel Messi struck his first goal in Ligue 1 on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) overcame a red card for goalkeeper Keylor Navas to defeat Nantes 3-1. A freak own goal by Dennis Appiah put PSG back in front with 10 minutes left before Messi wrapped up a 12th win in 14 league games this season ahead of next week's Champions League trip to Manchester City. "I'm delighted with this first goal, I really wanted it," Messi told Amazon Prime. "I'm very happy with this first goal in Ligue 1 even if I had already scored in the Champions League." Mauricio Pochettino's side increased their lead at the top of the table to 12 points over Rennes, who moved into second place with a 2-0 victory over Montpellier.

Source: Manila Times November 21, 2021 16:29 UTC