Messi receives rapturous ovation as PSG beat Strasbourg

Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga (C) of Paris Saint-Germain competes with Adrien Thomasson (front R) of Strasbourg during their French Ligue 1 football match in Paris, France, Aug. 14, 2021. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

PARIS, Aug. 14: Lionel Messi was introduced to some 49,000 fans in a full Parc des Princess stadium before watching his teammates beat Strasbourg 4-2 on Saturday's Ligue 1 action.