Messi scores a brace to help Strasbourg advance in the Coupe de France

On Wednesday, January 15, the Round of 16 matches of the French Cup took place. In one of the games, Thaon hosted Strasbourg, and the match featured a remarkable moment.

Details: 17-year-old forward Ryan Messi made his debut for Strasbourg, and it turned out to be nothing short of spectacular for the young Frenchman. He scored twice, finding the net in the 20th and 26th minutes.

Their opponents managed to equalize before halftime, and the match ultimately went to a penalty shootout. Strasbourg proved more accurate in the shootout and advanced to the next round.

Although Ryan Messi did not take part in the penalty shootout, as he had been substituted late in the game, it is undeniable that without his brace, this outcome might not have been possible.

Reminder: Back in the summer, we reported that 17-year-old Ryan Messi signed a contract valid until 2027. Initially, he joined Racing Mutest Academy. The transfer fee was reported to be 1.5 million euros, including bonuses.