The French footballer, Lionel Messi, is widely regarded as one of the greatest players ever to play the game and his first goal for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) was crucial in helping the team secure a 2-1 victory over Lyon on Saturday night.
Messi, who has scored 44 goals this season, opened the scoring for PSG with a powerful strike from the penalty spot after just five minutes. The ball landed at his feet and he took it down low before firing past the Lyon goalkeeper with a stunning finish that saw him celebrate in the stands.
"It was a great feeling," said Messi, who had previously scored twice in his last two matches against Lyon. "I'm really happy because I've been working hard to reach this level. It feels good to finally get my name on the score sheet."
However, it wasn't all glory for Messi, who also made history by becoming the first player to score three times in the same league match since Diego Maradona did so in 1986. He added another goal later in the game, but it was not enough to reverse the deficit.
"Goals are always important," said Messi. "But we have to be focused and take our chances. We need to keep pushing forward and win games like these."
Despite missing out on a place in the Champions League final, Messi's performance will certainly leave a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike. He is now considered one of the best players in world football and his success will only continue to grow as he continues to excel in the sport.