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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has emerged victorious in round 24 of the French Ligue 1, thanks to a hattrick from Lionel Messi and a game-winning assist by Marco Verratti. The match against Nice was filled with drama and excitement as both teams fought for every point.
The first half saw PSG dominate the proceedings, but it wasn't until the second half that they really put their foot on the gas. In the 55th minute, Messi scored his first goal of the season, slotting home after receiving a pass from Kylian Mbappe. He then doubled his tally four minutes later, finishing off a brilliant team move.
In the 79th minute, Verratti provided the final piece of the puzzle, scoring a stunning solo goal from deep inside the box to secure all three points for PSG.
The victory means that PSG now sit top of the table with a record 86 points, eight clear of second-placed Marseille. It also marks another milestone for Messi, who is just one goal away from breaking Ali Daei's all-time record for most goals in international football.
Despite the impressive performance, there were some notable absentees from PSG's lineup. Midfielder Ander Herrera and defender Layvin Kurzawa were both unavailable due to injury, while midfielder Adrien Rabiot received a red card in the last minute of the match.
Overall, this result was a well-deserved win for PSG, who have been in excellent form recently. With their lead at the top of the table growing, it will be interesting to see how they continue to perform in the remainder of the season.