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Lionel Messi didn't hesitate when naming his footballing idol and it's not Diego Maradona or Pele

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Published 07:00 11 Sep 2024 GMT+1

Lionel Messi didn't hesitate when naming his footballing idol and it's not Diego Maradona or Pele

Lionel Messi idolised one player growing up and admitted to "loving him".

Josh Lawless

Josh Lawless

Featured Image Credit: beIN Sports

Topics: Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona, Pele

Josh Lawless
Josh Lawless

Josh is a sports journalist who specialises in football and WWE. He has been published by Curzon Ashton FC, Late Tackle, Manchester City FC, The Mirror, Read Man City and Manchester Evening News. He provides coverage of professional wrestling and has covered two WrestleMania events for SPORTbible.

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