Pep Guardiola admitted it would have been impossible to control Lionel Messi for the full game after the Argentinian helped sink Manchester City in the Champions League.

The six-time world player of the year scored his first Paris St Germain goal as the French side avenged their loss in last season’s semi-finals with a 2-0 group stage victory on Tuesday.

Messi had been doubtful ahead of the game but proved his fitness with a stunning goal after 74 minutes of a compelling clash at the Parc des Princes, adding to Idrissa Gana Gueye’s early strike.

Pochettino was quick to point out, however, that Messi’s goal capped a fine team performance.

He said: “You need this type of performance for a player like him to be able to score goals and fill the net.

“Victories are always a collective and from the team. It is a team sport. The victory comes against one of the best teams in the world and one of the best managers. It is obviously a very good result and I am very happy.”

The result ignited PSG’s challenge in Group A after their opening draw against Club Brugge and lifted them above City.

Pochettino said: “The three points are really important. It wasn’t easy when City played really well but we managed to be really offensive and score two goals. I am pretty happy.”

Source: https://www.completesports.com/guardiola-salutes-messi-after-champions-league-loss/

PSG soaring high

This guy refuse to sign messi but wanted to sign ronaldo don't just get

real recognize real.. don't know why messi likes scoring pep.... its painful seeing d monster u made coming bk to hunt you

kenzysmith:
This guy refuse to sign messi but wanted to sign ronaldo don't just get

barca refused n pep never refused messi

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PSG soaring high

i wish dm well

kenzysmith:
This guy refuse to sign messi but wanted to sign ronaldo don't just get

He never requested nor demanded for Ronaldo. Ronaldo was offered like a pack of chin-chin to City by his agent (Mendes) who took advantage of City's inability to sign Kane.