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Champions League: Messi scores maiden goal for PSG in 2-0 win over Man City

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September 28, 2021 Referee Carlos del Cerro Grande talks with Paris St Germain's Lionel Messi as he lies on the pitch to defend a free-kick REUTERS

Lionel Messi gave Paris St Germain fans what they came for as he helped them beat visitors Manchester City 2-0 in their Champions League clash with his first goal for his new club on Tuesday.

The Argentine forward, who joined PSG on a two-year contract after leaving Barcelona, found the top corner superbly in the second half to add to Idrissa Gueye's early first-half opener and put the capital club top of Group A on four points.

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