Messi: World Cup Winner Ends Vacation As He Flies Back to Paris

• World Cup Golden Ball winner Lionel Messi has brought his extended holidays to an end
• The veteran playmaker helped Argentina to their third World Cup triumph in Qatar last month
• PSG appeared to miss Messi in their most recent Ligue 1 outing, losing 3-1 to RC Lens on New Years’ Day

Lionel Messi is on his way back to join his Paris Saint-Germain teammates, ending his vacation after the 2022 World Cup triumph.

Messi realized his lifelong ambition of winning the FIFA World Cup in the backend of 2022, inspiring Argentina to their third Mundial title.

Since achieving the Holy Grail in world football, Messi has been stationed in his native Rosario, basking in Argentina's World Cup glory across the festive period.

Unfortunately, PSG were made to rue his extended holiday as Les Parisiens crashed to their first loss since March 2022, losing 3-1 to RC Lens, per Mirror.

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Providing respite for manager Christophe Galtier and allaying fears of further painful defeats, Messi is flying back to Paris to rejoin the team.

In a photo shared on social media, seen by Sports Brief, the 35-year-old World Cup Golden Ball winner was sighted with his wife as they embark on a private jet to Paris.

Messi might miss PSG's Coupe de France game against Chateauroux on Friday, January 6 but could be ready for action against Angers on Wednesday, January 11.

Messi pens heartwarming New Year's message

Lionel Messi has described 2022 as a year he will "never forget" after finally getting his hands on the most-desired trophy by any footballer, the World Cup.

The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner, who many now consider the greatest footballer to have graced the sport, brought 2022 to an end in spectacular fashion.

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He took time to appreciate his "wonderful family" and "friends" in his New Year's message, per Mirror.

Messi to meet Ronaldo in friendly

Sports Brief earlier reported that Cristiano Ronaldo was unveiled as a new Al Nassr player on December 30, after weeks of intense rumours.

Ronaldo joined the Saudi Arabian club on a free transfer, following the termination of his contract by Manchester United in November.

Now, as PSG Talk reports, a potential clash between Ronaldo and Lionel Messi is in the offing as early as January 19.