The world continues to await the moment that Lionel Messi will walk onto the field as a PSG player. The wait may be over as it looks like the Argentine Copa America winner may be a part of the matchday squad against Reims on Sunday August 29th in Ligue 1 action.
PSG head coach, Mauricio Pochettino, stated that PSG will take it “step-by-step….so that he (Messi) is able to make his debut when he is fully fit.” It is important to note that Messi finished a long season after winning the Copa America with Argentina and then taking an extended vacation while settling his contract situation at Barcelona, which eventually led to his mega move to PSG where he signed a two-year deal.
For PSG, they have done just fine so far without Messi, going 3-0 in their first three games. Still, all eyes are on Lionel Messi, who has been training with the team and is preparing for his big day in a PSG uniform. All signs point to Messi playing this Sunday, here is everything you need to know about Lionel Messi’s PSG debut against Reims!
Where to watch Lionel Messi’s PSG debut against Reims in USA
Lionel Messi poses with his jersey next to President Nasser Al Khelaifi after the press conference of Paris Saint-Germain at Parc des Princes on August 11, 2021 in Paris, France. (Getty)
In the United States all French League matches can be seen on Television on the following cable/ satellite channels: beIN Sports, beIN Sports en Espanol, beIN Sportrs Xtra (available on fuboTV, cable, satellite, Sling, Fanatiz). Streming services that carry the French league are: beIN Sports Xtra (on fuboTV, Roku, Sling, Fanatiz and Pluto TV) & beIN Sports Connect app (for authenticated subscribers)
Reims – PSG will play on Sunday, August 29th at 2:30 PM EST, all 21,000 tickets for the match have been sold and there is huge expectation that the 34-year-old will see action on the field.
Messi is due to play with the Argentine national team in a tough 3 gameWorld Cup qualifying schedule for the recent Copa America champions next week. PSG with all the hype around Messi will most likely want him to play before the international break. PSG has made over $100 million in jersey sales alone within hours of Messi signing for the French club.
