PSG: Controversy over Mbappe’s kick to let Neymar score

Many PSG fans (Paris Saint-Germain) believe that Mbappe intentionally left the ball to help Neymar score in an unmarked position.

In the 52nd minute, Lionel Messi’s high pass made the Lille defense confused. Achraf Hakimi closed in and successfully stole the ball at the foot of the home team player, before making a cross to Kylian Mbappe.

PSG: Controversy over Mbappe's kick to let Neymar score
PSG: Controversy over Mbappe’s kick to let Neymar score

Mbappe deliberately gave up the opportunity to score for Neymar?

Mbappe deliberately gave up the opportunity to score for Neymar?
Mbappe deliberately gave up the opportunity to score for Neymar?

The striker born in 1998 swung his legs but did not finish but let the ball come to Neymar. In an unmarked position, the Brazilian star comfortably scored to defeat goalkeeper Leo Jardim, raising the match score to 5-0 for PSG.

Mbappe’s handling has created many different opinions on social networks. “Mbappe intentionally missed the ball or missed?”.An account named Irlande wondered. “This is a purposeful ball from Mbappe. He noticed that he had two defenders in front of him, so he let Neymar score,” user Winter Beast commented. “In my opinion, Mbappe missed with his wrong foot,” said a Torun fan.

Before that, Messi also caused controversy with the helpless assist for Neymar to score in the 5-0 win over Clermont.

Match score between Lille and PSG

Match score between Lille and PSG
Match score between Lille and PSG

PSG defeated Lille right at Pierre-Mauroy in the third round of Ligue 1. The impressive performance of the trio of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Neymar turned the highlight match of the third round of Ligue 1 into a “walk with PSG”.

The trio of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar
The trio of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar

Lille: Bamba (54′).

PSG: Mbappe (1′, 66′, 87′), Messi (27′), Hakimi (39′), Neymar (43′, 52′).

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Detailed score of the match

Right at the 8th second: Messi had a long pass for Kylian Mbappe to escape, tossing the ball over the head of goalkeeper Leo Jardim, opening the scoring for the match.

Messi passes the ball to Mbappe to score in the 8th second
Messi passes the ball to Mbappe to score in the 8th second

Minutes later: Messi shakes Lille’s net after Mbappe’s cross. However, the goal was disallowed because of Mbappe’s offside.

28 minutes: The Argentine superstar also has his own goal. The former Barcelona captain decisively raised the score to 2-0 after a cross by Nuno Mendes.

39 minutes: against the weak resistance of the home team Lille, PSG got the third goal. Neymar poked a slot to let Achraf Hakimi get down, and shot diagonally to beat goalkeeper Jardim.

43 minutes: Lille retreated to defend but still could not stop the away team’s attack. Messi’s pass hits another defender but still reaches Neymar’s position. The striker born in 1992 handled decisively to help PSG enter the break with a 4-goal advantage.

52 minutes: after the break, PSG’s spirit is getting more and more excited. The away team continued to push up the squad and as a result, the score was raised to 5-0. After Hakimi’s cross, Neymar comfortably put his heart into the net “Les Dogues”.

54th minute: This time it was Lille’s turn to finish to regain her honor after a series of failed saves. The rare time Lille approached the goal of the friend team after Bamba’s 2 consecutive missed goals.

66 minutes: The whole team focused on putting the ball for Mbappe to score, he took advantage of Neymar’s pass to complete a double goal for himself.

87 minutes: before the match ended, Neymar continued to assist Mbappe to shake the net of Lille. The shot from close to the 16.5m line helped Mbappe complete his hat-trick and also gave Neymar a third assist in the match.

Mbappe sets a record against Lille

Mbappe sets a record against Lille
Mbappe sets a record against Lille

In a jubilant 7-1 victory over Lille, Mbappe set two impressive records, which is the fastest goalscorer in Ligue 1 since the 2006/07 season. Besides, he also became the best striker in the top 5 of the PSG league in 2022 with 23 goals.

Mbappe sheds the image of a sulking star. He moves wide and shows harmony with teammates: Messi and Neymar. The French player created a series of scoring opportunities for Neymar, but his teammates born in 1992 could not take advantage.

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