"Ballon d'Or can't come soon enough" - Twitter erupts as PSG superstar Lionel Messi scores brilliant goal against Angers 

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Lionel Messi made his return to club football in style as the Argentine netted against Angers on Wednesday, January 11.

PSG secured a 2-0 win, and Messi's goal in the 72nd minute was a thing of beauty. He started the move after receiving a pass from Sergio Ramos. Nordi Mukiele fed the Argentine superstar through, which he slotted past Angers custodian Paul Bernardoni with his right foot.

While the goal was initially deemed offside, VAR check confirmed that it was a legit strike from the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner.

Hugo Ektike opened the scoring for the Parisians in the fifth minute of the game. Mukiele was the provider on that occasion as well. Ekitike, 20, got a rare opportunity in the absence of Kylian Mbappe and the striker utilized it very well.

Christophe Galtier's team lacked incisiveness in their play for the majority of the game. However, having superstars like Messi paid its dividends. The 2022 FIFA World Cup winner's moment of brilliance was enough for the Parisians to seal a comfortable win.

Galtier's side extended their lead at the top of the Ligue 1 table to six points with the win. Second-placed Lens were held to a 2-2 draw against Strasbourg in their latest game.

Fans, however, were delighted to see Messi back and register himself on the scoresheet instantly. A few fans opined that Messi winning his eighth career Ballon d'Or was only a matter of time. Others simply thanked the little magician for continually producing the goods.

The goal also marked the 100th of Messi's career with his weaker right foot. The Argentina international has now scored in every calendar year since 2005, a testament to his unreal longevity.

Here are some of the best reactions across Twitter after PSG superstar Lionel Messi's goal against bottom-placed Ligue 1 side Angers:

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Lionel Messi's impressive form with PSG continues

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Lionel Messi's impressive season with PSG continues. He has now scored 13 goals for the Ligue 1 giants this season. Messi also has 14 assists to his name after 20 games across competitions.

After a difficult first season in France, in which he scored 11 goals and provided 15 assists in 34 games, Messi has seemingly found his feet in the French capital.

With their superstar forward firing on all cylinders, fans can hope the Parisians will be successful not only domestically, but also on the European stage. Lionel Messi and PSG will face Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.