Ligue 1: PSG edges closer to title with victory over Ajaccio; fans hail Kylian Mbappe; Lionel Messi booed

By Team Newsable | First Published May 14, 2023, 12:52 PM IST

Ligue 1: PSG has edged closer to successfully retaining its crown with a dominant 5-0 triumph over Ajaccio at home on Saturday. Meanwhile, fans praised Kylian Mbappe, who outshined Lionel Messi in this fixture.

Defending champion Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is getting close to successfully defending its crown. On Saturday, it hosted a relegation-threatened Ajaccio and pummelled it 5-0 to go six places ahead of the second-placed Lens, while the former is now just a couple of conquests away from its 11th league title win.

Kylian Mbappe becomes only the second Frenchman EVER to score 25+ goals in four separate Ligue 1 seasons ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/xeE70mq7Mr

— GOAL (@goal)

As for the tie, the Parisians’ goal-scoring spree began with Fabián Ruiz (22nd), followed by Achraf Hakimi (33rd), Kylian Mbappé (47th and 54th) before the winner from Mohamed Youssouf (73rd, OG). Although Hakimi was red-carded in the 77th, it barely made a difference. Meanwhile, fans hailed Mbappe for outshining Argentine superstar Lionel Messi in the encounter.

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Kylian Mbappé has now scored 25+ league goals in each of the last three seasons:

◎ 2020/21: 27
◎ 2021/22: 28
◉ 2022/23: 26

At the double this evening. ⚽⚽ pic.twitter.com/0H7LFfpTVW

— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live)

While one fan wrote on Twitter, “Mbappé saw y’all criticise his first goal and said hold my beer”, another noted, “Mbappe is better than Haaland”. Another user was astonished at Messi’s non-involvement in the goals during the meeting, as he composed, “5 goals Messi has no contribution, wow”. In contrast, one supporter intriguingly pointed out and authored, “50 goals for Mbappé this season, but absolutely nobody wants to talk about it.”

This is how you treat Lionel Messi, the greatest player of all time. pic.twitter.com/pzRaz1cYHT

— NF (@Nikfcbb_)

In the meantime, Messi was booed by the PSG fans, as a buff acknowledged, “Whistles towards Leo Messi by a section of PSG fans every time he touches the ball.” Another user noted, “This is the weirdest atmosphere I’ve ever been in. Half the stadium boo Messi, the other half cheer his name.”

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Messi's look while his team were winning 5-0.. PSG killed his motivation and fun for the beautiful game pic.twitter.com/0RTwt7vjeI

— Jan  (@FutbolJan10)

Notably, it was the Argentinian’s first match following his suspension by the club for going on an unauthorised family vacation in Saudi Arabia last week. While reports have suggested that he will not extend his stay in the French capital for next season, he has been linked to a return to Barcelona or a move to Saudi’s Al-Hilal or Major League Soccer’s (MLS) Inter Miami.

PSG fans chanting Leo Messi's name, after booing him in the first half. Most shameless club, most shameless fanbase. Despicable people. pic.twitter.com/VPmWbSqUUf

— FCB Albiceleste (@FCBAlbiceleste)

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