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Lionel Messi scored a stunning free kick in added time to earn Paris St Germain a 4-3 comeback win over Lille on Sunday and lift them eight points clear at ...

PSG forward Neymar on Sunday was forced off the pitch on a stretcher after twisting his right ankle in a league match against Lille.

PSG has been struggling since the start of the year, with stars Neymar and Lionel Messi underperforming. Neymar has been on the end of sharp criticism for a perceived lack of commitment after French media reported that he attended a poker tournament and dined at a fast-food restaurant a day after PSG lost to Bayern Munich 1-0 at the Parc des Princes in the Champions League round of 16. Neymar picked up the injury at the start of the second half after the Brazil forward scored PSG’s second goal before the interval.

Lionel Messi scored a stunning free-kick in added time to earn Paris Saint-Germain a 4-3 comeback win over Lille and lift them eight points clear at the top ...

Goals by forward Moises Kean and winger Angel Di María gave Juventus a 2-0 victory at Spezia, extending their winning streak in the league to three games. Lille won a penalty after Marco Verratti tugged Tiago Djaló’s shirt and Jonathan David coolly converted the spot-kick to level the scores. PSG suffered a blow early in the second half when Neymar was taken off on a stretcher with a suspected ankle injury.

Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar had to leave the field on a stretcher in their Ligue 1 match against Lille. The Brazilian could not finish the match, ...

Once more, it's looking like PSG will have an even tougher task in the Champions League. Neymar suffered a sprained right ankle during the group stage. Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar had to leave the field on a stretcher in their Ligue 1 match against Lille.

Kylian Mbappe scored twice before Lionel Messi netted a stoppage-time free-kick to seal a memorable 4-3 victory for Paris Saint-Germain over Lille.

The away side then took a 3-2 lead through Jonathan Bamba, but a late double from first Mbappe and then a free-kick from Lionel Messi in stoppage time saw PSG move nine points clear at the top of Ligue 1 - and perhaps save manager Christophe Galtier's job. Lille, though, pulled one back from through a Bafode Diakite header, and Jonathan David then equalised from the spot after [Kylian Mbappe, who evaded two Lille defenders and finished to complete a sublime solo effort.](https://www.goal.com/en/news/watch-kylian-mbappe-wriggles-two-defenders-score-stunning-opening-goal-psg-lille/bltd21337d275764d43) Neymar made it two shortly after, bursting into the box to meet Vitinha's layoff.

Lionel Messi scored a sensational free-kick for PSG, which also turned out to be a late winner in a 4-3 win vs Lille in Ligue 1. | Football News.

The result also saw Mbappe, Neymar and Messi score in the same Ligue 1 game for only the fourth time with PSG, the first time since the match against Troyes in October 2022. Meanwhile, Bafode Diakite (24'), Jonathan David (58', P) and Jonathan Bamba (69') added their names to the scoresheet for Lille. Lionel Messi was in resurgent form as PSG sealed a narrow 4-3 win vs Lille, at the Parc des Princes on Sunday.

PSG revealed that Neymar doesn't have an ankle fracture, but the Brazilian has sustained ligament damage, potentially ruling him out for a few weeks.

PSG return to action next Sunday in a crunch clash at the top of the table against Marseille. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Neymar has dealt with a number of serious ankle problems over the course of his career, notably missing most of the 2018-19 season with a ruptured ligament. The Brazilian sustained a similar injury during the World Cup, and has long had ankle troubles.

Football News: Paris Saint-Germain were waiting Sunday to find out if the ankle injury that forced Neymar off on a stretcher in their Ligue 1 game win over ...

This complicates things but we will just need to get on with it, and doing so with a victory is more enjoyable." "There are always reasons. He didn't play again for his club that season and faced a race against time to be fit to play for Brazil at that year's World Cup in Russia. "'Ney' has sprained his ankle. We will see how serious it is but we don't know yet. In his first season at PSG, a fractured metatarsal ruled him out of the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Real Madrid, which they lost.

It was no ordinary midday match in Paris on Sunday. PSG beat Lille 4-3 in a crazy match that had absolutely everything... on and off the pitch.

The feeling was tense after three defeats: to Marseille, Monaco and Bayern, and a fourth consecutive defeat looked on the way. [PSG beat Lille 4-3](https://www.marca.com/en/football/psg/cronica/2023/02/19/63f22d61268e3e5b238b459d.html) in a crazy match that had absolutely everything... A game that will mark the season for a PSG side who definitely won't be satisfied with just winning Ligue 1. It was then that PSG 'switched off' and allowed the visitors back in the game. PSG struggled to get into their stride against a good Lille side that competed throughout. It all happened in the second half.

Football News: Lionel Messi scored and led Paris St Germain a 4-3 comeback win over Lille on Sunday. Messi scored a stunning free kick in added time to ...

We are a different team, we can get by all the time," Mbappe told Prime Video. a 4-3 comeback win over Lille on Sunday. Messi scored a stunning free kick in added time to secure the win for his team.

Paris Saint-Germain was only minutes away from a fourth consecutive loss on Sunday when Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi came to the rescue to avert a major ...

David took the kick and coolly wrongfooted Donnarumma to level. The hosts often found themselves pegged back in their half and did not hold onto their lead for long. Mbappe nutmegged Djalo and forced his way between the pair, then beat goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier with a low shot in the 11th minute. PSG doubled its lead with a quick collective move ignited and concluded by Neymar, who slotted the ball into an empty net. The Lille forward appeared surprised by the unintended assist and his right-footed shot was not good enough to beat the Italy keeper. As PSG looked headed for yet another setback, Mbappe snatched a late equalizer at the Parc des Princes.

After playing just half an hour against Bayern Munich after returning from a thigh injury, Kylian Mbappe was back in PSG's starting lineup.

Neymar was forced off the field on a stretcher in the second half after twisting his right ankle. Mbappe nutmegged Djalo and forced his way between the pair, then beat goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier with a low shot in the 11th minute. After playing just half an hour against Bayern after returning from a thigh injury, Mbappe was back in Galtier’s starting lineup. The Lille forward appeared surprised by the unintended assist and his right-footed shot was not good enough to beat the Italy keeper. PSG kept a five-point lead over second-place Marseille, which kept the pressure on the leaders with a 3-2 win at Toulouse ahead of their clash next week at the Stade Velodrome in the biggest match in French football. Paris Saint-Germain was only minutes away from a fourth consecutive loss on Sunday (February 19) when Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi came to the rescue to avert a major crisis at the Qatari-backed club.

Neymar faces a race to be fit in time for the second leg of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League last-16 tie against Bayern Munich after being stretchered ...

[Dailymotion ](https://www.dailymotion.com/DeccanHerald) [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/deccanherald/) [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/DeccanHerald) This complicates things but we will just need to get on with it, and doing so with a victory is more enjoyable." "There are always reasons. "This showed there was no fracture.

World Cup winner Lionel Messi scored a sublime injury-time free-kick Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) came from 2-3 down to beat Lille 4-3 at Parc ...

PSG's Neymar celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Lille at the Parc des Princes stadium, in Paris, France. However, talisma Kylian Mbappe equalised in the 87th minute, and a Lionel Messi free-kick in the 95th minute saw the Parisiens dramatically seal the win in front of a packed Parc des Princes. PSG's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Lille at the Parc des Princes stadium, in Paris, France.

Brazilian forward Neymar, who scored PSG's second goal in the 17th minute, left the field in tears early in the second half after colliding with Lille's ...

“Of course, it complicates things and that’s the way it is. “There are always reasons for injuries - the schedule, the sequence of games. It did not reveal any fracture,” PSG said in a statement.

Neymar picked up the injury at the start of the second half after the Brazil forward scored PSG's second goal before the interval.

PSG has been struggling since the start of the year, with stars Neymar and Lionel Messi underperforming. Neymar has been on the end of sharp criticism for a perceived lack of commitment after French media reported that he attended a poker tournament and dined at a fast-food restaurant a day after PSG lost to Bayern Munich 1-0 at the Parc des Princes in the Champions League round of 16. Neymar picked up the injury at the start of the second half after the Brazil forward scored PSG’s second goal before the interval.

PSG had blown a 2-0 lead to Lille, and, with Neymar also injured, its season was spiraling. Then up stepped Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi.

A 95th-minute goal from Lionel Messi helped PSG dodge a fourth straight defeat but all is not well at the club.

With Alexandre Lacazette missing, Moussa Dembélé returned to the team and scored the opener, but Auxerre – who had won just one of their previous 19 league games – scored twice just after half-time and held on for the 2-1 win. He is a master at identifying cheap, leftfield signings who are capable of playing at a higher level and have major resale value, so his relatively modest targets at Monaco and Lille suited that skillset. PSG’s two closest challengers are well coached and efficient teams with swathes of quality – they should be challenging PSG, or any team in European football. His relationship with the squad is also seemingly strained. They can win a game or two, but they need the other PSG players.” Those big stars seemingly disagree. Although his spells at Tottenham and Manchester United look better in hindsight, his initial strengths – his charm, fierce siege mentality and ability to strike up close bonds with players – have morphed into a cantankerous, argumentative and often toxic persona. PSG operate in an entirely different market and primarily need elite players who will have an impact at the highest level immediately. [won the game for PSG 4-3](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/feb/19/neymar-carried-off-before-messi-free-kick-clinches-psgs-4-3-win-over-lille) but it did little to mask the team’s continued disjointed form, which has come at the worst possible time for Galtier. Mourinho’s style as a man-manager who coaches with a pragmatic strategy puts him in a similar category to Zidane, Ancelotti and Galtier, but his genuine successes are fading. They are experienced and strategically astute managers, but lack the flair, tactical innovation and overarching ideas to rival managers such as Julian Nagelsmann or Pep Guardiola. However, his relative lack of gravitas and elite playing experience are major deficiencies. [Lille](https://www.theguardian.com/football/lille) 3-2 with 15 minutes to play, coach Christophe Galtier was joined on the touchline at the Parc des Princes.

Neymar could be out for up to a month after suffering an ankle injury on Sunday during PSG's match against Lille. Although after the first tests and the ...

A new assessment of the ligament will be carried out in 48 hours," said the PSG statement after the match. The Lille midfielder kicked the Brazilian in the calf, who sprained his right ankle in the fall. "Neymar, who suffered a sprained ankle during the match against Lille, and underwent an MRI scan. Not having the influential Neymar makes it a much harder job for Christophe Galtier's side. It will be a tough match in which PSG need to overcome the 1-0 defeat they suffered in the first leg in Paris. [Mbappe clears up reports of beef with Neymar at PSG](https://www.marca.com/en/football/psg/2023/02/20/63f34e5d22601dad428b45d3.html)