Ever since football superstar Lionel Messi joined the Paris Saint-Germain there is a huge buzz around the team and its matches. Not only did the team's official social media handle received millions of followers and likes within a matter of a few days, but the Messi jersey alone has also given the club a lot of revenue to boast of. And now every football fan around the globe has just one question in mind when will Messi make his Ligue 1 debut for PSG?
While the Paris club defeated Troyes in the season opener on August 8, during their 4-2 win over Strasbourg they revealed their latest acquisition in Messi. The good news is that Leo has started training. However, having played his last game in the Copa America final against Neymar's Brazil in July, he is taking his time before he can be fully matched fit.
While earlier reports claimed that the former Barcelona skipper will appear in an away match at Reima on August 29, it could get postponed to September 12, if they are looking to make it a grand affair in front of a packed home stadium. Meanwhile, PSG will look to maintain their perfect start to the season. Even without Messi, they have a terrific lineup consisting of the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, Angel di Maria, Mauro Icardi and others all waiting to make an impact in the match.
PSG will meet Brest on Friday night and Messi is not likely to play any role in this match. But given the curiosity around the club and its matches, a lot of fans are curious to know how they can view the matches in India.
Match: Ligue 1- Brest vs PSG
Date: August 21 (IST)
Time: 12:30 AM, IST
Venue: Stade Francis-Le Ble, Brest, France
Where can one watch PSG matches in India?
In not the most pleasing news, there is no official broadcaster in India. However, TV5Monde is likely to broadcast the match.
Can PSG matches be streamed online?
The PSG matches cannot be live-streamed in India, for now, but given the recent surge in popularity, it is only a matter of time before something comes up.
Where can I get all the live updates?
You can visit www.sportstiger.com for live score updates. You can also download the SportsTiger app available on the Google Play Store and App Store.