With his biggest success still fresh in the memory, Lionel Messi didn’t have to wait too much to score for PSG. In his first game at the Parc des Princes since the World Cup break, the Argentine star found the net.
Nearly a month ago, the 35-year-old reached the promised land with the national team, a victory that was celebrated not only in his country but in many corners of the world.
Though the French club didn’t prepare anything special for his return on Wednesday against Angers, Messi found a way to come back in style by extending his team’s lead. Unsurprisingly, fans went crazy on the Internet.
Social media reacts to Messi’s first PSG goal as World Cup champion
Initially ruled out by offside, a VAR review overturned the assistant’s decision to concede Messi his first goal since winning the World Cup. Social media, of course,immediately reacted to the drama-filled goal.
Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, currently serving as the Managing Editor of World Soccer Talk while continuing in his role as Managing Editor of Bolavip. He began his journey with Bolavip in February 2021, making a name for himself through comprehensive coverage of multiple sports, including soccer, with a specialty in original content and real-time reporting of major events such as the World Cup and UEFA Champions League finals. In June 2024, Martin took on the role of Subeditor, where he excelled in overseeing the publication of stories, assisting staff writers, and ensuring content quality. His prior experience includes managing social media for CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and Spanish, as well as reporting on Brazilian soccer for Sambafoot. In May 2025, Martin became Managing Editor of Bolavip, where he leads the team, drives the website's growth, and oversees content focused on sports news, analysis, interviews, and exclusive coverage. In November 2026, he expanded his editorial responsibilities by joining World Soccer Talk as Managing Editor, bringing his extensive experience in sports journalism and editorial leadership to the role.
