Twitter reacts as Lionel Messi and PSG draw a blank in frustrating 0-0 draw against Nice
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Lionel Messi endured a frustrating outing against Nice on Wednesday in Ligue 1. Mauricio Pochettino's men were largely uninspiring as they played out a drab 0-0 draw against fourth-placed Nice.
Lionel Messi, who won a record-extending seventh Ballon d'Or on Monday, embraced the Parc des Princes with the honor before kick-off. Gianluigi Donnarumma also displayed the Yachine Trophy after he was named in the starting line-up ahead of Keylor Navas.
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Lionel Messi presents the Ballon d'Or to the fans at the Parc des Princes.
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The hosts enjoyed the lion's share of possession during the game. Despite Lionel Messi showing signs of returning to his best form in recent games, the affair proved particularly tough on him and the other PSG stars.
Out of 22 attempted shots, PSG managed to keep just five on target. Kylian Mbappe was particularly wasteful, with Lionel Messi also failing to turn the tide on his own like he usually does.
On another night, the visitors may have even walked away with a surprise win. Lionel Messi's PSG were handed a huge let-off when Kasper Dolberg spurned a golden chance to put Nice ahead just after the hour mark.
The Danish striker had an empty goal to plant his header into after Donnarumma failed to intercept a cross. Quite astonishingly, however, Dolberg struck the woodwork from close-range and the ball stayed out of danger.
Fortunately for Nice and Dolberg, PSG were unable to punish them for missing such a gilt-edged opportunity.
Lionel Messi and the star-studded PSG squad have yet to impress convincingly as a unit
The wet evening in Paris, coupled with a lackluster display from PSG, further dampened the credentials of the ensemble cast at the Parc des Princes. including Lionel Messi.
Despite assembling one of the fiercest squads on paper, PSG have not been able to look convincing as a collective unit. Although they still boast a 11-point lead at the summit of the Ligue 1 table, it can hardly be attributed to a team effort. More often than not, it has been the individual brilliance bailing them out during games.
In many ways, the encounter against Nice was a reality check for PSG, who must get better if they are to achieve the holy grail of lifting the Champions League.
Lionel Messi, who registered a goal and three assists in his last four league games for PSG, will be disappointed after having failed to secure maximum points. As expected, frustration for PSG and Lionel Messi invited a flurry of reactions on Twitter.
Here are some of the best tweets from the game:
Lionel Messi has created 10 goalscoring chances in his last two games more than all the PSG midfielders combined. Speaks a lot !!!!
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My Goat 🐐 #Messi presented his 7th #BallonDor award at Parc Des Princes last night. 😍
But unfortunately, the match ended in goalless draw. 😞
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The dwarf didn't score against Nice after winning the French D'Or🤣😂😂 scary hours at the farmers league #PSGOGCN https://t.co/4mKoLqFEoX
JC Todibo Vs K Mbappe highlights
#PSGOGCN https://t.co/tE1JsKdk99
Its Enoughhh nowww......
@PSG_inside.. Sack this guy.. as soon as possible 🙏
#PochettinoOut #PSGOGCN https://t.co/pRmRjQDAqT
22 - Paris attempted 22 shots against Nice (5 on target), their highest total without scoring in a Ligue 1 game since 20 March 2016 (23 against Monaco). Breakdown. #PSGOGCN https://t.co/ExMSDyS541
Walter Benitez 🧤🧱
#OGCNice #PSGOGCN https://t.co/YjiuVG29CS
It's more fun watching Dante defend than PSG attack. #PSGOGCN https://t.co/Kodjmhsl1v
Why is Mbappe missing chances like this? ✍😭
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📊| Leo Messi has netted only one goal in his first 8 games in Ligue 1 this season, his lowest total in a league at this stage of the competition since 2005-06. #PSGOGCN
(via @PSSportsFR) https://t.co/tx7tPmDDHK
Mbappe in squid games if the challenge was to stop wasting chances created by Messi #PSGOGCN https://t.co/0hEyM40NVn
can Messi take his 7 balls and summon Shenron and ask for a goal #PSGOGCN https://t.co/77wWEecPaP
Messi won't be winning the #BalondeOro next year he has been awful in the Uber Eats League this season, arguably one of the easiest leagues. #PSGOGCN
Uno what psg are missing… Neymar he is an important part of the team no matter what u say #PSGOGCN
The problem with Poch is that he's a small club manager. When you see the kind of midfield he puts out it's clear that he's trying not to lose matches as opposed to flat out trying to win them, a la Klopp and Guardiola!
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No agenda against Mbappe but he needs to stop wasting chances like that. We saw this in the last match too in fact we see this in every match.
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When Messi was 22 / When Mbappé was 22 https://t.co/5VpOLqbvfl
Kylian Mbappe only gets to play football when he’s playing with Karim Benzema 👍🏽
i think mbappe is containing himself on purpose, maybe he evil-snapped yesterday and now he's gonna hold back until they sell his ass to Real Madrid #PSGOGCN https://t.co/aKIE4vr7Te
#PSGOGCN if Pochettino wants to make psg any good in attack Messi should play as focal point. He should be receiving balls and make the final pass or finish it.
This bland uninspiring midfield trio sef. All the money and you can't build a balanced team. Just strong ,defence minded people and speed, few creatives. A pity. #PSGOGCN
Messi wins Mickey Mouse cups in South America but can’t score in a farmer’s league 🤣🤣🤣 #PSGOGCN
Someone needs to put a fail comp of the #PSGOGCN game. Shocking misses from both sides
Messi is in #psg to perform not for vacation. This is a disrespect to his talent. My guy is not even trying to play and I am not talking about defence. Just playing.. #Messi #PSGOGCN
messi can’t finish to save his life tonight #PSGOGCN