Lionel Messi almost wiped out by steward as star signs pitch invader's bare back

Cristiano Ronaldo could get a rare glimpse of match action for Manchester United on Thursday night.

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines on Tuesday, October 4.

Manchester City's thumping victory over bitter rivals Manchester United had it all.

Phil Foden has broken Lionel Messi's record as being the youngest player to score 50 goals under Pep Guardiola. The England international netted a hat-trick at the Etihad as Manchester City smashed Manchester United 6-3.

PSG megastar Lionel Messi left Premier League winning goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel stranded with an inch-perfect free-kick - with the advertising boards providing the perfect backdrop. The 35-year-old has been back to his unplayable best at the start of his second season in France after leaving Barcelona - and netted his seventh goal of the season on Saturday evening.Messi stood over the 22-yard set-piece looking to break the deadlock after 28 minutes of action at the Parc des Princes - and did just that by caressing the ball over the wall and into the back of the net with aplomb. READ MORE: Lionel Messi ‘to snub PSG contract and leave on free transfer in summer' With former Leicester City stopper Schmeichel left rooted as the ball hit the back of the net, the advertising boards displayed a fitting message.Purely by chance, the electronic media rotated from AutoHero to GOAT as Messi struck the ball, with GOAT being a high-quality clothing brand than sponsor their shirt sleeves.Not only has Messi's perfect free-kick been praised by Twitter users, but many also spotted the background message and hailed the seven-time Ballon d'Or winning Argentina icon. Tell us what makes Lionel Messi the greatest of all time in the comments section below. One fan said in response: "The greatest to ever do it, how anyone can say anybody else."With a second adding: "The advertising boards say it all."A third continued: "Messi is so unbelievable at the game he makes me laugh."With a fourth concluding: "The way the advertising board changes to 'GOAT' when the ball leaves his foot."Messi, who has also managed eight assist in all competitions, helped PSG to a 2-1 victory over a Nice side that also included Aaron Ramsey and Ross Barkley.After

Benfica striker Goncalo Ramos - who has been linked with Manchester United in recent weeks - has detailed what it takes to be a modern day forward, delivering an explanation that will be music to the ears of Erik ten Hag.

Manchester United are 'closely monitoring' Hirving Lozano's situation at Napoli, according to reports.

Manchester City star Jack Grealish wouldn't even make the Tottenham team.Grealish has been regularly criticised since his £100million move to the Etihad last summer after failing to put up the same sort of attacking returns for City as he did at Aston Villa. Both Pep Guardiola and England boss Gareth Southgate have stuck by him regardless.But that hasn't stopped pundits such as Graeme Souness being vocal about his performances for club and country, with former Spurs midfielder O'Hara the latest to have his say.

Portugal manager Fernando Santos has suggested he will not drop Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo to the bench.

Gareth Southgate has urged Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag to give Harry Maguire more game time ahead of England's World Cup campaign. The defender started for the Three Lions in their 3-3 draw with Germany and was heavily criticised for giving away a penalty early in the second half.

Pep Guardiola almost got a perfect international break, but then John Stones pulled up for England vs Germany and looks set for a spell on the sidelines.

Cristiano Ronaldo didn't reject a move to Al-Hilal over the summer - and the Saudi club have indicated he was open to the move. Ronaldo was reportedly keen to leave Manchester United over the summer, but a move never materialised.

Manchester United star Harry Maguire is out of Sunday's clash with rivals Manchester City after picking up an injury during England's 3-3 draw with Germany this week.The 29-year-old, who, in spite of the issue, played the full 90 minutes on Monday, is expected to miss around two weeks of action after being spotted limping away from Wembley Stadium.Maguire has spent the past month warming United's bench but has managed to retain his place in Gareth Southgate's England side, despite his poor recent form.READ MORE: Carragher tells 'England's problem' Harry Maguire 'it's too late' to save Man Utd careerHe was at fault for two of Germany's three goals after conceding a penalty for the first and getting caught in possession for the second, allowing the visitors to open up a 2-0 lead, prior to England's late comeback.To make matters worse he also picked up a muscle injury, though his decision to play on through the pain was praised by Three Lions skipper Harry Kane."H had a pretty decent injury there at the end and he played another five or ten minutes on almost one leg, great character from him, really proud of him for that," the Tottenham man said after the game.Does Harry Maguire deserve to go to the World Cup? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.Maguire's injury may not come as much of a blow to United boss Erik ten Hag, who has paired Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane at centre back since matchday three this season, but it comes at a terrible time for the player himself.The former Leicester City defender has less than a month to convince Southgate he deserves a seat on the plane to Qatar, and will now spend half of that period on the treatment table.The England boss backed his struggling star after

England’s wounds after they secured promotion to UEFA Nations League Group A. A hard fought 0-0 draw away to Ukraine not only saw the Scots secure promotion to the top tier of the Nations League, but also a place in the Euro 2024 play-offs.

Gary Neville issued a stern defence of Harry Maguire ahead of England’s 3-3 Nations League draw with Germany on Monday night.

Manchester United were without a number of first-team players in Tuesday’s training session as the last few rounds of international fixtures take place.

Lionel Messi is set to leave PSG this summer as he plans to refuse any new contract offers with the Ligue 1 champions.The Argentine superstar moved to the French capital in 2021 - after an emotional departure from boyhood side Barcelona. Messi had initially signed for two seasons with PSG, but after struggling last time out for the French giants, Messi could already be looking to move on next summer.And with his contract up in the summer, Beteve in Spain via Miquel Blazquez is reporting Messi will snub and deals tabled.

Lionel Messi autograph his arm before getting it tattooed permanently on "the best day ever".Ranieri was afforded the chance of meeting his fellow countryman and idol Messi as his MLS club played host to the Argentina squad at their training ground during the international break.And he grabbed that opportunity with both hands, getting the PSG forward to sign his left forearm. After posing for a picture with him, he later got the signature inked over by a tattoo artist.READ MORE: 8 contract demands even more absurd than Messi's - from private flights to new housesAn overwhelmed Ranieri could barely contain his emotions as he wrote on Instagram: "The best day ever.

Kieran Tierney’s eye-watering £110,000-a-week contract at Arsenal has seen him make it into the top 20 paid players in Europe. The Scotland star, ruled out of the do-or-die Nations League clash against Ukraine, penned the Gunners deal last year with that staggering wage reported.