Highlights of Lionel Messi’s Performance in October Shows He Is the Best Player in the World Currently

• A Twitter user has compiled the individual highlights of Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi for the month of October
• Messi is enjoying a rich vein of form for PSG this season and the Argentine has scored 12 goals in the 2022/23 season
• The ex-Barcelona captain was named the Ligue 1 Player of the Month for September for his sterling performance in the month

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi produced a scintillating showing in the month of October, with his individual highlights trending on social media.

The 35-year-old is enjoying an impressive second season with the French giants and is in great form heading into the World Cup.

The little magician has finally been able to replicate some of his old Barcelona tricks that we came to accustomed to, with his performance this season making for phenomenal viewing.

In a video compilation posted on Twitter, spotted by Sports Brief, Messi's clip for the month of October alone shows he has been out of this world.

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In the footage of seven minutes and 50 seconds, Messi showcased his play-making skills, breathtaking dribbles, stunning long-range shots, outstanding free-kicks, outside-of-the-boot strikes, and much more.

Most players could only dream of having a career highlights package as good as this, never mind a month's highlights.

Messi has contributed 23 goals in 16 appearances so far this campaign.

MLS club to sign Messi

Meanwhile, Messi could be on the verge of moving to the USA after his contract with Paris Saint-Germain runs out at the end of the 2022/23 season.

The Argentina captain is currently on the radar of MLS club Inter Miami, who are set to rival Barcelona and PSG for the signature of the 7-time Ballon d’Or winner.

According to The Athletic, Inter Miami are increasingly confident they can sign Messi as discussions between the two parties have 'been going on for years'.

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Messi’s insane long-range thunderous strike

Earlier, Sports Brief reported 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 his sterling performance in September, underscoring his return to his devastating best.