Lionel Messi: Awesome Footage Shows Shy Paris Saint Germain Star Smiling off Chants From Supporters

• Video footage circulating on social media shows how Lionel Messi was overwhelmed when fans started chanting his name
• Messi waved back at the crowd as he let out a sheepish smile with fans calling him shy
• The Argentine is not new to such situations, given that he is always a star attraction wherever he goes

It is public knowledge that Lionel Messi is one of the best ever football players. Messi has continuously dominated headlines for all the right reasons. He has won a record seven Ballon d'Or's to underline his credentials.

But the Argentine is not a big fan of the camera or the spotlight. In fact, there is a conspiracy that always goes around with some truth in it. Messi rarely conducts post-match interviews.

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The Argentine is said to be one person who likes to keep to himself. His normal routine is train, play, rest, repeat. No extra sideshows. His Instagram account, despite having more than 350 million followers, is always restricted to the confines of his basic routine.

It was, therefore, not a surprise when footage circulating online showed the former Barcelona captain at a loss on how to deal with a section of fans that was chanting his name. Messi turned around, looked at them, pondering what to do.

He then let out a sheepish smile and waved momentarily, akin to what a smitten girl in love with a finely polished guy would do. The incident happened during Paris Saint-Germain's game in the French Super Cup against Nantes at the Bloomfield Stadium in Israel. PSG won 4-0.

By the virtue of what he has achieved in the football world, Messi is not new to praises, even in away stadia.

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Cristiano Ronaldo's sister mocks Lionel Messi's acrobatic goal

Sports Brief had earlier reported that the rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo is so deep-rooted that even their closest family members are not afraid to take stands.

Ronaldo's sister, Katia Aveiro, was spotted by social media users agreeing with a post that ridiculed Messi's bicycle kick in Ligue One.

Messi was in action for Paris Saint-Germain in the season's opening game against Clermont when he sent out an early indication to his rivals. The Argentine was second-best to none as he scored two goals and conjured up a wonderful assist.