Lionel Messi and the viral photo defying medicine in the free-kick goal that saved PSG from a mess

The goal from a free kick Lionel Messi against Lille, which served to give a heartbreaking victory to paris saint germain for 4-3 and saving him from a sheet in the last date of Ligue 1 in France that has traveled the world. Everyone, from Antonela Roccuzzo to her DT Christophe Galtier, They were thrilled with the precision and power of the Argentine star’s left foot who closes just beyond the crescent of the area and places the ball against the goal post defended by the good Lucas Chevalier.

However, while everyone was fascinated by the magic left-handed loot emanated, few took notice the position of the right foot of the captain of the Argentina national team that won the World Cup in Qatar 2022.

In an example of extreme twisting, which would become at least a painful sprain in the joints of any mortal, Messi displays all the plasticity he has that allows him to follow the movement when taking the free kick and puts the ball in an impossible position . Of course it’s a photo. But it’s impressive nonetheless.

the British newspaper the sunalways attentive to collateral issues that go beyond the news, dedicated an article on Messi’s elastic ankle. ‘Incredible moment: Lionel Messi almost broke his ankle scoring a free kick’published the London tabloid newspaper.

And slogans: “Lionel Messi scored a sensational last-gasp free-kick as Paris Saint-Germain beat Lille 4-3 in a thriller. And eagle-eyed fans can’t believe the Argentinian didn’t hurt his ankle in the process after seeing a terrifying goal shot”.

Il Sole also collects the comments that the crafty followers of La Pulce have made on social media.

Neymar’s ankle

The concrete thing is that Messi emerged unscathed from such a movement. Contrary to what happened with his compadre Neymar, he had to leave the field after a tough challenge from Benjamin Andre.

Medical evidence points to a partial ligament tear in the right ankle.

As reported on Monday by the newspaper Le Parisien, with this diagnosis, which has yet to be confirmed by the French club, the attacker would need between three and four weeks to recover, too short a period to play the second leg against Bayern Munich in the round of 16 of final. Champions League final on March 8.

PSG announced on the same Sunday that Neymar had suffered “a sprained ankle” and that he had “underwent an MRI” which ruled out fractures.

“A new evaluation of the ligament will be carried out within forty-eight hours”, specified the Parisian club on the same day. However, the blow appears to be more serious.

Big fan of the NBA

Dallas Mavericks’ Slovenian point guard Luka Doncic said on Tuesday that he is a fan of Lionel Messi and commented that he “really” likes seeing Rosario’s star.

“Messi’s World Cup was incredible, incredible. He’s one of the best players in history. I really like seeing him in action, I’ve seen all Argentina’s matches. He’s an incredible talent,” said the Slovenian in perfect Spanish, in a cut uploaded by the NBA Latin America channel.

“I’m a fan of his,” reiterated the figure of the Mavericks.

Doncic, who has a good relationship with Córdoba point guard Facundo Campazzo, is one of the stars of the NBA in the United States and in his European career he has won everything he has played with Real Madrid in Spain.

Source: Agencies