New Photo of Messi and Mbappe Shows Deep Bromance Between PSG Stars at Training

• Paris Saint-Germain duo Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe have taken their friendship to a new level
• The pair faced each other in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final, which was eventually won by Messi's Argentina
• Messi and Mbappe will be expected to help PSG consolidate their spot at the top of the French top flight league

Lionel Messi and his Paris Saint-Germain teammate, Kylian Mbappe continue to bask in their new-found bromance.

The pair combined to rescue PSG from the jaws of defeat, with Messi's stoppage time free kick ending their three-game losing streak last Sunday.

His goal sparked a whirlwind of emotions transcending from the players on the pitch to the technical bench and eventually the stands.

But what was evident was Mbappe's passionate hug he shared with the Argentine genius, defusing rumours of tension between the pair following their epic match-up at the 2022 World Cup final, per SportBIBLE.

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As the Ligue 1 leaders prepare for Sunday's French version of El Clasico, known as Le Classique between PSG and Olympique Marseille, Mbappe and Messi were spotted having fun at training.

In a photo shared on social media, seen by Sports Brief, the PSG frontmen shared a hearty laugh as the Frenchman played the role of a goalkeeper with the Argentine trying to lob a ball past him.

Both Mbappe and Messi will hope to exact revenge on Marseille after they suffered a shock exit at the hands of the same opponent in the French Cup.

Mbappe hugs Messi passionately

Messi and Mbappe's deadly combo proved pivotal in guiding PSG past Lille on Sunday afternoon.

The Argentine scored a 95th-minute free kick to give his team a 4-3 win in a Ligue 1 encounter.

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In a video shared on social media, Mbappe rushed to his teammate to give him a big embrace.

PSG unhappy with front trio

The uncertainties surrounding the futures of Messi, Mbappe, and Neymar have got the hierarchy at PSG upset with the attacking trio, Sports Brief also reported.

All three have been linked with moves away from the Ligue 1 champions, with the French star in particular seeking guarantees before signing on again.

According to Sportskeeda, there are fears within PSG that at least two of their three superstars could quit the French capital club by the end of the season.