The French football league has seen some exciting games this season, but none have been as thrilling as the match between Paris Saint-Germain and Angers on Saturday night.

In what was a closely contested game, PSG managed to secure victory thanks to a hat-trick from Lionel Messi. The Argentine forward scored three goals in just over an hour of play, setting a new record for most goals in one half of a game in Ligue 1 history.

Messi's hat-trick was not just impressive in itself, but it also highlighted his outstanding performance throughout the season so far. He has already broken several records this year, including becoming the first player to score more than 25 goals in a calendar year since Diego Maradona in 1986.

Despite losing their captain Thiago Motta to injury before the match, PSG showed no signs of panic, and they dominated the game from start to finish. Their defense held strong, while their midfielders provided excellent support for their forwards.

Overall, the match between PSG and Angers was a testament to the quality of the players involved. It was a reminder that even with injuries or setbacks, there is always hope and that anything can happen in football.