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WATCH: Young Pitch Invader Kisses Lionel Messi's Boot

WATCH: Young Pitch Invader Kisses Lionel Messi's Boot

It's what we'd all do in the same situation...

Josh Lawless

Josh Lawless

Lionel Messi didn't have his most devastating display against Sporting last night, but one fan felt obliged to show him how much he loves him.

For the second game running, the Argentine failed to find the net as Barca ran out 1-0 winners at Estádio José Alvalade, where an own goal from Sebastian Coates was enough to seal the win.

And while he wasn't as effective as he has been of late, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner was still a class act and remained as cool as cucumber when a young fan invaded the pitch and trotted over him.

Image: PA

The fan, absolutely in his element at breathing the same air as arguably the greatest football to have graced the planet, gave Messi a hug and he happily embraced the youngster and shared a moment with him.

Then, just before being escorted off the pitch by a steward, he did what we'll all probably do if face-to-face with the magician and kissed his wand of a left foot and getting a handshake off Messi prior to being getting on his way.

Watch the brilliant clip here:

The appreciation for Messi wasn't exactly shared by the rest of the home supporters, who began to cheer for Messi's long-time competitor, and former Sporting player, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Messi, who made his 593rd Barcelona appearance last night - tying him third with Carles Puyol on the club's all-time list, also produced a sublime piece of skill after being pushed to the ground by a Sporting CP player.

He never complained to the referee, neither did he roll on the floor like he'd just stood on a wandering plug.

What a player.

Featured Image Credit: PA

Topics: Lionel Messi