European round-up: Lionel Messi on target on PSG return
Lionel Messi scored on his return to club duty to help Paris St Germain to a 2-0 victory over Angers in Ligue 1.
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Messi scores on return as PSG extend Ligue 1 lead
Lionel Messi celebrated his return to competition after the World Cup by scoring a second-half goal as Paris St Germain extended their Ligue 1 lead to six points with a 2-0 home win against Angers on Wednesday.
Nice sack coach Favre after cup defeat
Ligue 1 side Nice have sacked coach Lucien Favre following a 1-0 defeat by third-tier team Le Puy in the Coupe de France, the club announced on Monday.
Ronaldo could make Saudi debut in PSG friendly - Al Nassr coach
Cristiano Ronaldo will serve his suspension before making his league debut for his new Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr but he could play against Paris St Germain in a friendly this month, coach Rudi Garcia has said.
PSG's Messi to be rested for French Cup match at Chateauroux
PARIS: Lionel Messi will be rested for Paris St Germain's French Cup game at third division side Chateauroux as the Argentine forward needs more time to recover from his world Cup winning campaign, coach Christophe Galtier said on Thursday (Jan 5).
Messi granted extended rest ahead of return next week
Lionel Messi will be rested for Paris St Germain's French Cup game at third division side Chateauroux as the Argentine forward needs more time to recover from his World Cup-winning campaign according to manager Christophe Galtier.
Lazio's Sarri warns of unpredictable league after World Cup break
Lazio coach Maurizio Sarri said on Tuesday that the World Cup break has made it difficult to predict how Serie A will unfold when teams return to action after a seven-week absence.
Marseille beat Montpellier 2-1 to preserve top-three spot
A well-placed goal from Nuno Tavares and an own goal from Maxime Esteve handed Olympique de Marseille a 2-1 win over Montpellier, ensuring they maintained third place in Ligue 1 on Monday.