Argentina's legendary footballer Lionel Messi has sent a special video message to a very special 100-year-old fan of his country in a unique way. Messi is a global icon and has immense popularity around the world.
Don Hernan, a 100-year-old Spanish grandfather, is one of Messi's oldest fans and has been following the footballer's career from the very beginning. Hernan records all the goals of Messi's career so far in one of his notebooks. In his notebook there is a record of every goal Messi has scored so far.
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Even if Hernan misses a match, his grandson makes sure he doesn't miss any of Messi's goals. In covering all Messi's career goals, Hernan has filled up 730 notebooks. After Argentina defeated Brazil to win the Copa America title, Mess's die-hard super-fan Hernan had the fan moment of his life.
In a special video, Messi thanked Hernan for his efforts and tells the 100-year-old grandfather that his story has finally reached him, ESPN reports. Messi said he wanted to give him a big hug for what he is doing. The Argentine superstar said, "Hello Hernan. Your story has reached me. I want to give you a big hug and thank you for all your work in everything you do."
Here's how Hernan reacted after watching Messi’s video for him.
Messi may extend his contract with Spanish football club Barcelona for another five years. The star footballer can stay with this club despite a 50 percent cut in his salary.
Messi, who is Barcelona's all-time top scorer, made his debut for this club in 2004. His contract expired in June this year. Ever since Joan Laporta took over as the club's president, efforts have been made to lower the wage bill, so that Messi can stay with the club and also comply with La Liga's strict financial control rules.