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Lionel Messi signs a fan's jersey in traffic, viral video makes netizens happy

Fans took to X and wrote ‘GOAT’ to share their reactions to a video of Lionel Messi signing a jersey while in the middle of traffic.

Published on: Jan 27, 2024, 17:31:59 IST
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A video of legendary footballer Lionel Messi is going viral on social media. The clip shows him signing a fan’s jersey and that too while stuck in traffic. The video didn’t just go viral but has also prompted people to say how Messi is a ‘GOAT’.

The image shows Lionel Messi signing a fan’s journey while in traffic. (X/@M10GOAT)
The image shows Lionel Messi signing a fan’s journey while in traffic. (X/@M10GOAT)

“Messi signed a fan’s jersey in the middle of traffic,” reads the caption posted along with the video on X. The video shows a man throwing a jersey inside Messi’s car. The footballer picks up a pen and carefully gives his autograph. What is incredible to watch is him doing so while portraying a smile on his face. He then gives the jersey back to the fan and drives away. The video ends with a closeup of the autographed garment.

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Take a look at this video of Lionel Messi:

The video was shared a few hours ago. Since being posted, the clip has gone viral with over 12 million views - and the numbers are only increasing. The share has prompted people to post varied comments.

What did X users say about this video?

“I wouldn’t stop telling my grandkids this story,” posted an X user. “I don’t even watch soccer, but Messi is now my GOAT for this,” shared another.

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“Messi looked like he was worried he wouldn't be able to get this done in time,” added a third. “Just GOAT doing GOAT things,” joined a fourth. “Wow, that's the dedication to the fans! Messi never misses an opportunity to make someone's day,” wrote a fifth.

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    Trisha Sengupta

    Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.Read More