Argentina footballer, Lionel Messi garnered widespread praise on social media after he graciously picked up a jersey thrown at him by an excited fan and proceeded to sign it.
In a video that has quickly gained over 100k likes, the renowned footballer was captured in his luxurious car heading to an undisclosed destination.
As he drove, Messi was unexpectedly intercepted by enthusiastic fans in the middle of the road.
A fervent fan in possession of a jersey seized the opportunity and threw it towards Messi from his car window.
Contrary to any expectation of offense, Messi calmly picked up the jersey, signed it with his autograph, and respectfully handed it back to the excited fan.
The elated fan, upon receiving the autographed jersey, couldn't contain his joy and shouted in excitement.
As the video circulated on the internet, numerous social media users took to the comment section to laud Messi for his humility and gentlemanly demeanor.
See some reactions below:
Ashley: “Legends never die, Messi is the true GOAT”
wolvezz7z: “He threw it at him, But he gave it back with such respect… Messi is such a great person.”
nawar.oc: “Ronaldo signed mine mid-air when our planes were side by side.”
TomaTo: “They stopped the whole road🫠.”
AJ Correia: “Dude just secured a house with that jersey.”
user39237576790187: “You just happened to have an Argentina jersey in your car?”
Dan2119: “Bro if someone threw a jersey at me and said sign it in the middle of rush hour I’d be arrested for road rage.”
Mark A: “Just driving around with a Messi jersey and a sharpie, just in case.”
Who Be This: “Messi is a legend, despite the disrespectful way the guy threw it at him, he gave it back with too much respect.”
Fyrr: “Messi you’re a legend bro.”
FURI0USK1LLER: “Not me wondering what car Messi is driving.”
O.p: “Imagine if it wasn’t a permanent marker and you come back home and they washed your shirt.”
Orchid Lore: “This is why we can’t have nice things in Miami. 😆 Bless his heart!! Not only was he stopped in traffic but also called a ‘boludo’. He’s awesome!!”
Rocky Raccoon: “It’s all about respect the Goat handed it to the man didn’t throw it. Class act.”
BlackForce: “Bro got business opportunities in traffic now the T-shirt worth more than 100k.”
🤷🏽♂️: “What a gentleman he is. He handed it back didn’t throw it. Class act.”
user452026133030: “Driving a van so nobody sees who he is is crazy. Normal man, with super powers.”
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