Mascots meet Messi: Watch Israeli youngsters can’t comprise pleasure after seeing the PSG star earlier than Champions League kickoff

On Wednesday night time, Israeli champions Maccabi Haifa hosted French giants Paris Saint-Germain in a Champions League Group H match. However, earlier than the kick-off the membership’s younger supporters appeared to have proven all their love for the visiting aspect, or extra particularly for one participant of the visiting aspect – Lionel Messi.

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As the 2 groups lined up earlier than the beginning, the Champions League mascots – youngsters who accompany gamers whereas strolling out on the pitch – appeared in awe of the Argentina celebrity; jaw-dropped, blowing kisses and hugging him. Messi, aware of his impression on the followers, reciprocated the love showered on him and placed on a present for the spectators, scoring a purpose and enjoying essential position in one other as PSG defeated Maccabi 3-1 to keep up their near-perfect begin to the season.

Messi scored PSG’s first purpose with an help from Kylian Mbappe after Tjarron Chery gave the house aspect a shock lead. The former Barcelona star returned the favour for the France ahead after the break earlier than Neymar grabbed a late third as PSG have been made to sweat by the Israeli champions.