Lionel Messi scored his first goal was Paris Saint-GermainPre-season campaign in their 2-1 win over Kawasaki Frontale at New National Stadium, Tokyo on Wednesday.
Messi, 35, holds the record for the fewest goals since the 2005-06 season, scoring just six in Ligue 1. Argentina striker scored 11 in all competitions.
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Messi opened the scoring for PSG’s home side against Kawasaki with a right-footed shot that deflected after being saved. Achraf Hakimi.
Arnaud Kalimuendo Plus, scored in the second half by getting past Sung-Ryong Jung from close range after a neat move.
Kawasaki scored six minutes from time to reduce the debt as Kazuya Yamamura beat the reserve keeper Sergio Rico with a title.
Messi line up Kylian Mbappewho played his first pre-season friendly of the summer after he sneaked Real Madrid stay at PSG, signed a new three-year contract.
Messi was one of five substitutions made in the 62nd minute. Teammates Mbappe and Neymar was swapped at halftime as Christophe Galtier loosened his roster back to fit in with fitness.
