Messi, Neymar and Mbappe start for PSG ahead of World Cup break
Neymar jr, Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi of PSG celebrate during the UEFA Champions League, Group H football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Maccabi Haifa on October 25, 2022 at Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France (Photo by Elyse Lopez/DPPI/LiveMedia/NurPhoto)
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Lionel
Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe were all named in Paris Saint-Germain's team
for their final Ligue 1 game before the World Cup kicks off in Qatar next week.
PSG coach
Christophe Galtier opted not to rest the attacking trio against Auxerre as the
champions seek to extend their lead at the top of the table before the break
for the tournament in Qatar.
The
Parisians started the game two points ahead of Lens, who won 2-1 at home
against Clermont on Saturday, with Rennes a further five points adrift.
Messi, who
tasted glory in the Copa America last year, will be hoping to fire Argentina to
World Cup glory for the first time since 1986.
Mbappe will
be one of the key players for defending champions France in Qatar and Neymar
will spearhead Brazil's push for a sixth World Cup crown.
The
tournament starts with a match between hosts Qatar and Ecuador on November 20.
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