Lionel Messi’s soft side has been revealed in a heart-warming behind-the-scenes video.

The Argentine superstar has always been a humble hero, yet his reaction to meeting Real Betis midfielder Andres Guardado’s young son is brilliant.

In a video released by Guardado’s wife, the Mexican can be seen holding his son outside Barcelona’s away dressing room shortly after a 5-0 defeat earlier this year.

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Andres Guardado’s son meeting Messi #eltrieng Part of new #sixdreams documentary on Amazon pic.twitter.com/WZxVpHoQXQ — Tom Marshall (@mexicoworldcup) July 30, 2018





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When Messi leaves the dressing room, having scored a brace in the thrashing, the child screams ‘Messi’ and the Barcelona forward quickly sees he has a young supporter at the door.

Rather than just a quick hello, Messi gives the youngster a high-five before taking him off Guardado’s hand, holding him and having a chat with the child.

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Messi is happy to pose for a couple of photos, with Guardado snapping away, before handing a delighted child back to his Father, giving the Real Betis man a hug and making his way out of the tunnel.

The camera pans back to the youngster’s face and he is clearly delighted to have met his hero – despite the full Real Betis kit, it’s clear where his loyalties lie.



