Watch Lionel Messi’s Insane Long Range Thunderous Strike in PSG’s Comeback Victory Against Troyes

• Red-hot Paris Saint-Germain playmaker Lionel Messi scored an outstanding long-range drive as Les Parisiens clawed back from the jaws of defeat
• Leo Messi was at his devastating best for the umpteenth time this season, as he propelled PSG from 2-1 down to seal a hard-fought home win against Troyes
• His latest feat against the fellow French club ensured the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner takes his tally to seven goals and 10 assists in the Ligue 1

Lionel Messi scored an outrageous goal as Paris Saint-Germain continued their unbeaten streak in the French top flight.

Messi has been in tremendous form since the start of the current campaign, with his strike against Maccabi Haifa winning the goal of the week in the Champions League.

He also scooped the Ligue 1 Player of the Month for September for his sterling performance in the month under review, underscoring his return to his devastating best.

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The 35-year-old playmaker did not relent on his most recent accolades, finding the back of the net with an outstanding long-range effort in PSG's home game against Troyes.

His strike levelled the score for PSG, who battled back from 2-1 down to secure a hard-fought 4-3 victory at Le Parc des Princes.

How did Lionel Messi score?

The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner, who had withdrawn to midfield, collected a pass from Sergio Ramos as PSG probed for an equaliser.

Having scanned the position of the goalkeeper, Messi shaped to shoot by slightly pushing the ball forward, before unleashing a thunderous strike from almost 25 yards which zoomed past Troyes goalkeeper Gauthier Gallon.

Ex-Arsenal boss heaps praise on Messi

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that revered former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has weighed in on the never-ending Messi-Ronaldo debate.

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Opinions have been sharply divided on the Cristiano Ronaldo versus Lionel Messi argument, with Wenger providing insightful analysis on the subject.

While the debate lingers, Leo Messi is currently enjoying a stellar campaign with Paris Saint-Germain, scoring 11 goals and 12 assists to his name in all competitions - a massive improvement on the back of a torrid first campaign at the French capital.