Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe got to review the skills of talented Japanese manga artists Yoichi Takahashi during an event to welcome the Paris Saint-Germain squad to Tokyo on Tuesday.
Takahashi, known for his work of Captain Tsubasa, drew an illustration on stage while members of the star-studded PSG squad looked on during a reception party as part of the team’s pre-season summer tour of Japan.
About 13,000 fans turned up at the Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium to watch the Ligue 1 champions in an open training session that lasted for 90 minutes on Monday.
Earlier on Monday, children in Tokyo had been treated to a coaching clinic by PSG players and new manager Christophe Galtier.
PSG play three games against J-League sides during their 10-day Japanese tour, starting with Kawasaki Frontale at Tokyo's Japan National Stadium on Tuesday.
The Parisians open their Ligue 1 title defence away to Clermont on August 6.
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Paris Saint-Germain's Lionel Messi, left, and Neymar. AP Photo -
Paris Saint-Germain players, Neymar, left, and Marquinhos, before a group photo taken during a PSG soccer lesson Monday, July 18, 2022, in Tokyo. AP Photo -
Paris Saint-Germain's Lionel Messi, right, and Marquinhos, left, meet children during a PSG soccer lesson in Tokyo. Paris Saint-Germain are in Japan for their pre-season tour and will play three friendly matches against Japan's J1 League teams. AP Photo -
Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar kicks a ball. AP Photo -
Ramos, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar pose for a group photo. EPA -
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar. EPA -
PSG players Neymar, Sergio Ramos and Kylian Mbappe in action. EPA -
PSG players Neymar, Sergio Ramos and Kylian Mbappe greet kids during the PSG kids soccer clinic in Tokyo, Japan. EPA -
Neymar in action. EPA -
Paris Saint-Germain's Lionel Messi chats with new head coach Christophe Galtier. EPA -
Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe high fives a child during the PSG kids soccer clinic in Tokyo, Japan. EPA -
Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar in action. EPA -
Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe, right, and Lionel Messi. EPA -
Sergio Ramos talks with PSG head coach Christophe Galtier during the PSG kids soccer clinic in Tokyo, Japan. EPA -
PSG defender Sergio Ramos. AFP -
Paris Saint-Germain's Lionel Messi, Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Marquinhos enter the pitch. AFP -
Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe chats with head coach Christophe Galtier. AFP -
Lionel Messi answers a question while attending a soccer clinic at a stadium in Tokyo on July 18, 2022, as a part of PSG’s pre-season summer tour of Japan. AFP -
Neymar answers a question. AFP -
Paris Saint-Germain player Kylian Mbappe speaks during a soccer clinic at a stadium in Tokyo. AFP -
PSG defender Sergio Ramos. Reuters -
Paris Saint-Germain players Lionel Messi and Marquinhos high-five young participants while attending a soccer clinic at a stadium in Tokyo on July 18, 2022, as a part of the team’s pre-season summer tour of Japan. AFP -
Paris Saint-Germain player Neymar passes a ball. AFP -
Paris Saint-Germain's Sergio Ramos, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe play with the ball. AP Photo -
Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar answers a question from a child. AP Photo
