Video of Kylian Mbappe scolding PSG defenders for bottling 2-0 lead goes viral
FootballPSG vs Lille: Lionel Messi's Bromance With Kylian Mbappe’s Causes Massive Stir Online
- Lionel Messi scored a stunning last-gasp freekick as PSG rallied from the jaws of defeat to seal a 4-3 victory
- The Argentina captain's late goal against LOSC Lille was his 61st goal from a direct freekick
- Messi's 94th match-winner helped Paris Saint-Germain arrest their three-game losing streak
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe's deadly combo proved pivotal in guiding Paris Saint-Germain past Lille on Sunday afternoon.
The Argentine magician scored a 95th-minute free-kick to give Paris Saint-Germain a 4-3 win over Lille in an extraordinary Ligue 1 game on Sunday.
Messi's late winner came after PSG had squandered a two-goal lead and fallen 3-2 behind, with Kylian Mbappe grabbing a late equaliser before the Argentine's stunning strike.
Despite their brilliance on the field, it is Messi's last-gasp goal celebration that has attracted the attention of social media users.
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The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner was mobbed by his teammates and Mbappe in particular absolutely loved it.
In a video shared on social media, the France international rushed to his teammate before giving him a passionate hug.
Mbappe shared a wonderful embrace with Messi after his winner, picking him up off the ground after already hugging him in the celebrations.
This underlines the synergy between them.
Social media reactions
@iamsrt tweeted: the love is important between strikers.. hopefully this match makes them bond stronger.
@Shabirafridi008 tweeted: This kind of team spirit ...we will need against bayern in 2nd leg
@CFC_Mercury tweeted: This is like the first time I'm seeing Mbappe genuinely happy for Messi
@Mentally_Messi tweeted: He hugged him twice
@Fredoanggriawa3 tweeted: Kylian really loves Messi more than his idol
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FootballMbappe scores on Ligue 1 return
The Frenchman marked his Ligue 1 return in style, scoring an outstanding goal as Paris Saint-Germain sought to arrest their poor run of form against Lille.
Mbappe, who has been absent from club duties due to injury, brought forward his recovery as he made a cameo appearance in PSG's midweek Champions League game against Bayern Munich.
The 24-year-old broke the game's deadlock after he sandwiched himself in between two Lille defenders before eventually poking home from close range, per GOAL.
Social media hails Lionel Messi
Earlier, Sports Brief earlier reported that football fans rushed to various social media platforms to heap praise on Lionel Messi following his match-winning heroics against LOSC Lille on Sunday.
Messi scored a stunning last-gasp freekick as PSG rallied from the jaws of defeat to seal a 4-3 victory in a thrilling encounter.
The Argentine genius was literally anonymous as Kylian Mbappe and Neymar combined to break the game's deadlock.