Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria Mauro Icardi Fly to Argentina As PSG Stars Head Home for Christmas

• Lionel Messi and his compatriots at French club Paris Saint-Germain have all returned home to spend time with their loved ones this Christmas
• The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner was spotted alongside Angel Di Maria and Mauro Icardi as they flew to South America
• French Ligue 1 begins its winter break as PSG will not have a game until January 9 when they take on the impressive Lyon

Paris Saint-Germain stars who are from Argentina have returned home to enjoy the festive season according to a report on SunSport.

It was gathered that superstar Lionel Messi was joined by his teammates Angle Di Maria and Mauro Icardi as they all returned home to spend the yuletide season.

The French Ligue 1 begins its winter break as PSG will not have a game until January 9 when they take on the impressive Lyon.

Although there is a cup game vs Championnat National 2 side Vannes on New Year’s Day, but Messi and his compatriots will likely miss that game.

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The trio was part of the PSG squad that played a 1-1 draw with Lorient in the midweek as Icardi also grabbed a last-minute equaliser.

Icardi has so far outshone Messi when it comes to league goals this season as he has found the back of the net four times, while Messi has just one.

The report via New York Folk also adds that seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi could get the chance to see a mural of himself that was recently unveiled in his home town Rosario.

The image of the former Barcelona star is 100ft tall and depicts Messi in an Argentina shirt with his hand across his heart.

Sergio Ramos gets first red card at PSG

Meanwhile, Sergio Ramos lasted just 41 minutes on the pitch after he was red-carded in PSG’s draw away at Lorient.

This is Ramos’ first red card for the Parisians in only just his third appearance for Mauricio Pochettino’s men due to injury and lack of fitness issues since his arrival from Spanish Giants Real Madrid last summer.

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The former Sevilla defender bagged the 27th red card of his career when he got his marching orders for attempting to body-check Lorient striker Terem Moffi after the Nigerian got the better of him.

Dani Alves explains why Messi has struggled in Ligue 1

Legit.ng earlier reported that life has not been rosy for seven-time Ballon’Dor winner Lionel Messi in France as the Argentine has struggled to replicate his best form for his new team PSG.

Messi's former teammate Dani Alves defended the PSG superstar, insisting he is like every other human, Messi needs time to adapt to his new surroundings.

His recent struggles in the domestic league has however not affected the Argentine in the biggest stage of European club football as he has netted six times for the Parisians in the Uefa Champions League.