Unexpected Twist: Messi Scores Own Goal Against His Former ClubUnexpected Twist: Messi Scores Own Goal Against His Former Club In a shocking turn of events, Lionel Messi, the legendary Argentine forward, inadvertently scored an own goal against his former club, Barcelona, in a pulsating Champions League encounter. The incident occurred in the 25th minute at the Parc des Princes in Paris. After the ball was whipped into the Paris Saint-Germain penalty area by Barcelona midfielder Pedri, it took an unfortunate deflection off Messi’s attempted clearance. The ball looped over goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and into the back of the net, giving Barcelona an early 1-0 lead. The crowd descended into stunned silence as they witnessed one of the greatest players of all time score against his former team. Messi, known for his impeccable technique and goalscoring prowess, had a look of disbelief on his face as he realized what had happened. The own goal was even more surprising considering Messi’s impeccable record against Barcelona. In 45 appearances against his former club, he had scored 26 goals and provided 14 assists. The unexpected twist added a layer of intrigue to the match. Despite the setback, PSG fought back valiantly. Kylian Mbappé equalized in the 32nd minute, and Messi redeemed himself with a stunning free-kick in the 74th minute to give his side a 2-1 victory. However, the own goal will undoubtedly be remembered as a rare moment of misfortune for Messi. It served as a reminder that even the greatest players are not immune to the occasional mishap. Despite the unexpected twist, PSG secured a crucial win and took a significant step towards qualifying for the knockout stages of the Champions League. Messi’s own goal will likely be overshadowed by his subsequent heroics, but it will forever be etched in the annals of football history as a reminder of the unpredictability and allure of the beautiful game.
