PSG vs. Lille: Neymar stretchered off before Lionel Messi hits ridiculous free kick in 95th minute
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The Brazilian scored one, assisted the French superstar and got stretchered off as Lionel Messi wins it
PARIS -- Paris Saint-Germain's run of three straight defeats across all competitions ended with a 4-3 home win over Lille OSC in Ligue 1 on Sunday but the capital club's revival came at a cost. Kylian Mbappe made his big comeback in the midweek UEFA Champions League loss at home to Bayern Munich but it was not enough even inspire a draw at Parc des Princes on Tuesday. Back in action in the capital again on Sunday, the France international's words about his teammates "eating and sleeping well" ahead of the return leg had provoked plenty of pre-match chatter. Mbappe was believed to have been targeting Neymar who went on a post-Bayern late-night poker session followed by a visit to McDonald's.
Thierry Henry quipped on French television that Neymar does not need enemies if his friends continue to create such talking points. PSG head coach Christophe Galtier also chided the South American on Friday when the French tactician defended his desire to play poker but was unhappy with the fast food photo.
Somehow, in a start to 2023 that has already seen no shortage of drama, PSG managed to pack the story of their season so far into 90 electric minutes. It was also a window into the frustrated relationship Mbappe and Neymar share away from the field despite how productive they can be together on it.
