PSG beat Lyon by a razor-thin margin as Neymar and Icardi scored; Messi fires blanks

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Mauro Icardi was the star of the show in Sunday's Ligue 1 match, scoring a late goal to give PSG a 2-1 victory against Lyon.

Following a scoreless first half, Lyon struck first, with Lucas Paqueta scoring the game's first goal.

PSG quickly equalized after Neymar was fouled inside the box and converted from the penalty spot to make the score 1-1.

However, there was controversy in the 75th minute when Lionel Messi refused to shake Mauricio Pochettino's hand after being substituted.

Lyon appeared to be on the verge of securing a crucial point at the Parc des Princes, but Kylian Mbappe's cross hit Mauro Icardi's head in the 94th minute, and the Argentine made no mistake in steering the ball past a helpless. Lopes

PSG remains unbeaten and at the top of the Ligue 1 table as a result of the win.