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      Lionel Messi ‘WILL be in PSG squad’ for Man City clash after injury scare, says manager Mauricio Pochettino

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN boss Mauricio Pochettino has revealed Lionel Messi WILL be in the club’s squad to face Manchester City.The 34-year-old has missed the last two clashes against Metz and Montpellier after suffering a bone contusion on his right knee.
      Lionel Messi could feature for Paris Saint-Germain against Manchester City on Tuesday nightCredit: AFP
      Argentine forward Messi has missed the club’s last two fixtures due to injuryCredit: Getty
      But former Tottenham gaffer Pochettino has insisted he is recovering well ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League clash – though being named in the starting XI may come too soon for him.
      Speaking in Monday’s pre-match press conference, he said: “We will wait until tomorrow to confirm who will participate.
      “Can I confirm Messi will be there on Tuesday?
      “I never confirm the team the day before. It’s something we will see tomorrow.
      “Leo is a bit like Marco Verratti. He’s progressing very well. I think he will be in the squad.
      “But I still have not decided the starting XI.”
      Six-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi is still waiting to score his first Les Parisiens goalCredit: Getty

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      Messi is yet to score or provide an assist from his three outings for Les Parisiens following his summer arrival.
      And ex-Liverpool striker Michael Owen believes that PSG are a WEAKER side with him in the line-up.
      Pochettino has admitted the the French outfit, who have won all eight of their Ligue 1 fixtures so far, are still adjusting to having Messi as part of their squad.
      He remarked: “It is a fact, not an opinion, that we are a work in progress.
      “There needs to be some common sense. That is not up for debate.”
      Before adding: “He did 20 years in Barcelona, it’s normal he felt at home there and here, everything is new for him.
      “He did not arrive a long time ago.”
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      Chaos as fans storm pitch and raging Metz keeper has to be pulled away from Mbappe after PSG score last-minute winner

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      A LATE Paris Saint-Germain winner sparked angry scenes as Metz fans stormed the pitch and their keeper squared up to Kylian Mbappe.Achraf Hakimi snatched victory for PSG with his second of the game deep into injury time.
      ABSOLUTE SCENES!! 😱1-1 at 90 minutes 🤝90+1, Metz are handed two red cards, to their captain and their manager 🟥🟥90+3, No foul called on Kimpembe… 👀90+4, PSG play on and Hakimi slots home the winner! 😲 pic.twitter.com/Z8OG3dMabT— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) September 22, 2021

      Metz keeper Alexandre Oukidja was furious with Kylian MbappeCredit: Reuters
      Oukidja went to ground after an apparent shove from NeymarCredit: AFP
      A late Achraf Hakimi sparked the latest unsavoury scenes in Ligue 1Credit: AP
      That triggered yet more trouble in the latest in a series of unsavoury events for French football.
      Metz keeper Alexandre Oukidja was furious with PSG star Mbappe for what he saw as over-the-top celebrations as the visitors grabbed a late 2-1 victory.
      Tempers had already reached boiling point in the Ligue 1 clash as the game neared its chaotic conclusion.
      Metz skipper Dylan Bronn found himself sent off after picking up a second yellow in the 91st minute.
      His manager Frederic Antonetti then saw red himself after protesting furiously against the decision.
      With the scores level at 1-1, Metz fans thought they should have had a freekick after Presnel Kimpembe challenged Nicolas de Preville.

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      But the ref saw nothing wrong and PSG swept downfield before Neymar played a sumptuous through-ball for Hakimi to bury a left-footed winner.
      That sparked wild celebrations for the visitors, which enraged Oukidja as he let fly at Mbappe with a volley of angry words.
      Charging at the PSG players, the Metz keeper appears to have been shoved by Neymar before springing to his feet to rail at Mbappe.
      Among the melee, a group of Metz fans then made it onto the pitch but they were intercepted by stewards before they could do any damage.
      The tumultuous scenes occurred on a troubling night for French football as Marseille and Angers fans brawled in the stands following their 0-0 draw.
      The carnage is just the latest in a series of ugly incidents after a Bordeaux fan bus was attacked, Lille and Lens fans brawled, and Nice supporters attacked Marseille players on the pitch.
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      Outrageous brawl between Marseille and Angers fans breaks out in the stands and spills on to pitch after heated 0-0 draw

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      MARSEILLE hooligans overwhelmed security and stormed on to the pitch to take on the home fans as tensions boiled over in their goalless draw at Angers.Supporters climbed over barriers and charged towards home fans behind the goal in another unsavoury night for French football.
      Marseille fans overwhelmed security to reach the Stade Raymond Kopa pitchCredit: Zuma Press
      Fans had reportedly let off flares and firecrackers at each otherCredit: Zuma Press
      Stewards and the stadium announcer tried desperately to calm the situation but were pushed aside by the raging mob.
      Supporters reportedly let off flares and firecrackers at each other during the Ligue 1 game, which saw Marseille in second draw with Angers in third.
      Reports in France even suggest Marseille raised concerns before kick-off that it would be too easy for fans to access the pitch at Stade Raymond Kopa.
      And any concerns appeared well placed as the chaotic scenes unfolded.
      The latest brawl comes in the wake of crowd trouble at a host of Ligue 1 clubs.

      Lens vs Lille had to be stopped as the home side’s ultras stormed the pitch, while one Lille fan faces a year in prison and £13,000 fine after allegedly masturbating at the hosts.
      At least 16 Bordeaux fans were injured after their bus was reportedly ambushed by Montpellier fans en route to their league clash.
      And last month Marseille were involved in another night of violence after their league clash with Nice had to be stopped after rioting broke out on the pitch.
      The match had to be abandoned as Nice fans reacted furiously when Marseille’s Dimitri Payet lobbed a bottle thrown at him back at the home fans.
      What followed was a huge melee with Marseille coach Pablo Hernandez even punching a Nice fan to the ground.
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      Bordeaux fan bus ‘ambushed and attacked by 50 Montpellier supporters’ en route to Ligue 1 clash with at least 16 injured

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      BORDEAUX fans’ coach was attacked by Montpellier supporters before Wednesday night’s Ligue 1 clash – with at least 16 people hurt.French outlet L’Equipe say stones were hurled at the bus with many injuries caused by windows shattering.
      Samuel Kalu celebrates his late point-saver for Bordeaux in a 3-3 draw but the match was overshadowed by earlier violenceCredit: AFP
      Valere Germain slots Montpellier’s early opener on the way to a doubleCredit: EPA
      Montpellier had already been hit by sanctions because of previous fan violence.
      So more action seems certain to follow another shocking night.
      The home stands were partially closed after Montpellier supporters threw missiles at visiting Marseille players.
      Around 100 Bordeaux fans were at tonight’s match – as Samuel Kalu bagged their late equaliser in a 3-3 draw.
      But the evening was ruined for many before kick-off.
      A Bordeaux supporters coach was ‘ambushed’ – with glass debris causing what were described by French reports as ‘light injuries’.
      And Bordeaux president Gérard Lopez tweeted his disgust at the latest incident to tarnish Montpellier’s reputation.
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      He posted: “The football that I love is not and will never be this. 
      “Violence has no place in sport and I firmly condemn it. 
      “My full support goes out to the Bordeaux supporters and the injured, the club is with them.”
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      Inside Lionel Messi’s PSG nightmare from being ripped off house-hunting and mobbed by fans to Lyon embarrassment

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      LIONEL MESSI is yet to prove his worth at Paris Saint-Germain following his summer arrival.The 34-year-old linked up with the French giants last month in a £1million-a-week deal, but he has struggled on the pitch from his three outings.
      Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi has struggled since making the move to FranceCredit: Getty
      Messi has failed to score or provide an assist from his three outings for PSG, with Michael Owen stating the forward makes the club WEAKER.
      And he was hooked against Lyon on Sunday despite the Ligue 1 giants searching for a winner at Parc des Princes.
      He then snubbed Mauricio Pochettino’s handshake offer with the pair exchanging words as he made his way to the dugout.
      Here SunSport takes a look at why Messi could be struggling to settle in France.
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      PERSONAL PROBLEMS
      Despite arriving to the country in August, Messi, his wife Antonela and their three children, are yet to find a permanent residence to live in.
      They are currently staying at the Royal Monceau, a five-star hotel which is said to be setting him back a whopping £17,000-A-NIGHT.
      The six-time Ballon d’Or winner had been keen to rent a £41m castle just outside of Paris.
      But he pulled out of his dream home – dubbed the ‘Pink Palace’ – after the owner demanded an extra £8.5k per month upon finding out Messi was interested.

      And his Argentine compatriot and team-mate Angel Di Maria has revealed how Messi cannot escape his adoring fans due to living in the hotel.
      He said: “When Leo comes to dinner, there are always motorbikes or cars nearby.
      “The people here are very respectful and if we go out they’ll leave you alone.
      “Now, with Leo, we have nowhere to go.”
      His living situation is a far cry to his previous quiet life in Barcelona, where his swanky pad in Bellamar had a no-fly zone above his property.
      Messi and his family are currently living in a hotel after arriving from Barcelona
      Argentina international Messi had hoped to rent this Paris home, only for the owner to bump up the price
      NOT THE MAIN MAN
      Messi was undoubtedly the top dog in Catalonia, but that isn’t the case in Paris.
      His former Barca team-mate Neymar and World Cup winner Kylian Mbappe are the top two players at the club.
      And this was highlighted when the duo stayed on the pitch against Lyon when looking for a winner, while Messi was substituted for right-back Achraf Hakimi.
      Former PSG ace Jerome Rothen criticised Pochettino for taking him off as Messi was hauled off on his home debut without making an impact.
      Messi was taken off against Lyon on Sunday, with the player then snubbing Mauricio Pochettino’s handshake offerCredit: Reuters
      INJURY
      But one explanation that Messi was hooked could be due to him possibly being injured.
      Though Pochettino declared that he was substituted for tactical reasons, and that Messi was ‘okay’ as he walked to the dugout.
      However on Tuesday, PSG announced that the 2021 Copa America champion has suffered a bone contusion on his left knee.
      He is now a doubt to face Metz on Wednesday as the club await the results from his MRI scan.
      Messi is yet to score or provide an assist from his three outings for Les ParisiensCredit: EPA
      HOMESICK
      During his emotional press conference last month where he announced he will be leaving Barcelona, he declared he wanted to stay.
      But La Liga regulations prevented Barca from re-acquiring their all-time top goalscorer’s services.
      He remarked: “I was convinced to stay here at Barcelona. This is my home, our home.
      “I wanted to stay at Barca and it was the plan… and today I’ve to say goodbye after my entire life here.”
      Messi also stated: “I’m really sad because I didn’t want to leave this club. I love Barcelona and I wanted to stay, my contract was ready.
      “I did everything in my possibility to stay.”
      Messi is reportedly earning £1,000,000-a-week at PSG
      CRISTIANO RONALDO
      Not only does Messi have pressure to deliver a first Champions League title for PSG, supporters also expect him to outperform rival Ronaldo.
      The pair, who have dominated the Ballon d’Or awards since 2008, both swapped clubs this summer, with the Portuguese centre-forward returning to Manchester United.
      And he has thrived since re-joining the Red Devils having banged in four goals from three games in all competitions.
      With every goal that the Euro 2016 winner fires in, Ronaldo’s fanboys will take to social media to revel in Messi’s misfortune as he adapts to a new league and country.
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      Lille fan facing year in prison and £13,000 fine after ‘masturbating in front of Lens fans’ during heated derby clash

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      A LILLE fan is facing a year in prison and a £13,000 fine after masturbating in front of Lens fans during the heated derby clash. Tensions boiled over in Lens’ 1-0 win over rivals Lille.
      The confrontation between the two sets of supporters delayed the start of the second halfCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      So much so the Ligue 1 club’s ultras invaded the pitch and marched towards the travelling Lille fans in a shameful act of intimidation, delaying the start of the second half.
      Saturday’s game saw six injured in total, including a riot police officer who was trying to keep the peace.
      And one Lille supporter is potentially facing prison time.
      French newspaper La Voix du Nord are reporting that a Lille supporter masturbated in front of the home crowd, an offence punishable with a year in prison and a £13,000 fine.
      The unidentified supporter was pictured in the act, showing his genitalia to the Trannin stand occupied by Lens supporters, including families.
      Other investigations are also underway in the aftermath of the crowd trouble.

      The throwing of objects as well a Nazi salute coming from the away end is also being investigated.
      As a result of the confrontations, the LFP – disciplinary committee – have handed Lens a two-game precautionary stadium ban.
      Both Lens’ fixtures against Strasbourg and Reims will be played behind closed doors.
      And a final decision on the matter will be made on Wednesday, October 6.
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      Inside Lionel Messi’s PSG nightmare from being ripped off while house-hunting and mobbed by fans to Lyon embarrassment

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      LIONEL MESSI is yet to prove his worth at Paris Saint-Germain following his summer arrival.The 34-year-old linked up with the French giants last month in a £1million-a-week deal, but he has struggled on the pitch from his three outings.
      Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi has struggled since making the move to FranceCredit: Getty
      Messi has failed to score or provide an assist from his three outings for PSG, with Michael Owen stating the forward makes the club WEAKER.
      And he was hooked against Lyon on Sunday despite the Ligue 1 giants searching for a winner at Parc des Princes.
      He then snubbed Mauricio Pochettino’s handshake offer with the pair exchanging words as he made his way to the dugout.
      Here SunSport takes a look at why Messi could be struggling to settle in France.
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      PERSONAL PROBLEMS
      Despite arriving to the country in August, Messi, his wife Antonela and their three children, are yet to find a permanent residence to live in.
      They are currently staying at the Royal Monceau, a five-star hotel which is said to be setting him back a whopping £17,000-A-NIGHT.
      The six-time Ballon d’Or winner had been keen to rent a £41m castle just outside of Paris.
      But he pulled out of his dream home – dubbed the ‘Pink Palace’ – after the owner demanded an extra £8.5k per month upon finding out Messi was interested.

      And his Argentine compatriot and team-mate Angel Di Maria has revealed how Messi cannot escape his adoring fans due to living in the hotel.
      He said: “When Leo comes to dinner, there are always motorbikes or cars nearby.
      “The people here are very respectful and if we go out they’ll leave you alone.
      “Now, with Leo, we have nowhere to go.”
      His living situation is a far cry to his previous quiet life in Barcelona, where his swanky pad in Bellamar had a no-fly zone above his property.
      Messi and his family are currently living in a hotel after arriving from Barcelona
      Argentina international Messi had hoped to rent this Paris home, only for the owner to bump up the price
      NOT THE MAIN MAN
      Messi was undoubtedly the top dog in Catalonia, but that isn’t the case in Paris.
      His former Barca team-mate Neymar and World Cup winner Kylian Mbappe are the top two players at the club.
      And this was highlighted when the duo stayed on the pitch against Lyon when looking for a winner, while Messi was substituted for right-back Achraf Hakimi.
      Former PSG ace Jerome Rothen criticised Pochettino for taking him off as Messi was hauled off on his home debut without making an impact.
      Messi was taken off against Lyon on Sunday, with the player then snubbing Mauricio Pochettino’s handshake offerCredit: Reuters
      INJURY
      But one explanation that Messi was hooked could be due to him possibly being injured.
      Though Pochettino declared that he was substituted for tactical reasons, and that Messi was ‘okay’ as he walked to the dugout.
      However on Tuesday, PSG announced that the 2021 Copa America champion has suffered a bone contusion on his left knee.
      He is now a doubt to face Metz on Wednesday as the club await the results from his MRI scan.
      Messi is yet to score or provide an assist from his three outings for Les ParisiensCredit: EPA
      HOMESICK
      During his emotional press conference last month where he announced he will be leaving Barcelona, he declared he wanted to stay.
      But La Liga regulations prevented Barca from re-acquiring their all-time top goalscorer’s services.
      He remarked: “I was convinced to stay here at Barcelona. This is my home, our home.
      “I wanted to stay at Barca and it was the plan… and today I’ve to say goodbye after my entire life here.”
      Messi also stated: “I’m really sad because I didn’t want to leave this club. I love Barcelona and I wanted to stay, my contract was ready.
      “I did everything in my possibility to stay.”
      Messi is reportedly earning £1,000,000-a-week at PSG
      CRISTIANO RONALDO
      Not only does Messi have pressure to deliver a first Champions League title for PSG, supporters also expect him to outperform rival Ronaldo.
      The pair, who have dominated the Ballon d’Or awards since 2008, both swapped clubs this summer, with the Portuguese centre-forward returning to Manchester United.
      And he has thrived since re-joining the Red Devils having banged in four goals from three games in all competitions.
      With every goal that the Euro 2016 winner fires in, Ronaldo’s fanboys will take to social media to revel in Messi’s misfortune as he adapts to a new league and country.
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      Lionel Messi a doubt to face Man City after PSG star suffers knee injury and is ruled out of Metz clash

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      PSG have confirmed Lionel Messi has suffered a bone contusion on his left knee and will require a scan. It will leave the Argentine – who left Barcelona in the summer – unable to play in PSG’s next match against Metz.
      Lionel Messi has suffered a bone contusion on his left knee
      The club wrote on their website: “Lionel Messi, following the blow received on his left knee, had an MRI this morning which confirms the signs of bone contusion, a new point will be performed in 48 hours.”
      Messi, 34, made his PSG debut against Stade Reims off the bench but started against Lyon last weekend while carrying a problem with his left knee.
      They came from behind to win 2-1 but Messi came off at 1-1 and looked shocked with manager Mauricio Pochettino.
      Pochettino defended his decision to take off the footballing legend and played down rumours of a rift.
      He said: “I think we all know we have great players in this 35-man squad. Only 11 can play, we can’t play more.
      “The decisions in the game are made for the good of the team and each player.

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      “Every coach thinks about that. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t.
      “Sometimes players like it and sometimes they don’t. At the end of the day, that’s why we’re here.
      “These are decisions that have to be made by the coach. As for his reaction, I asked him how he was, he said he was okay.
      “That was it. That was our exchange.”
      PSG host English champions Manchester City in just a week’s time in their second Champions League group stage match.
      But Messi, who would be up against ex-manager Pep Guardiola, is now a doubt for the European clash.
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