Paris Saint-Germain might be closing in on signing Lionel Messi but another Argentinian was their match-winner on Saturday as Mauro Icardi’s goal secured a 2-1 victory against newly-promoted Troyes in their opening game of the new Ligue 1 season.
Second-tier champions Troyes had gone in front inside eight minutes to the delight of their fans at the Stade de l’Aube when Moroccan defender Oualid El Hajjam headed home at a corner.
However, PSG were back level in the 19th minute thanks to a thumping finish by their own Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi.
Icardi then scored what proved to be the winner just two minutes later, controlling a Kylian Mbappe cutback and slotting home.
The Argentine striker is one of those who may have the most to lose with the possible arrival of Messi.