Video Shows Leo Messi Is the Most Loved Footballer As 3 Kids Invade the Pitch to Take Photo With PSG Superstar

• Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi was accosted by passionate fans who wanted to share a priceless moment with the Argentine playmaker
• Three pitch invaders interrupted PSG's Ligue 1 game against Ajaccio to either take a photo or share a hug with Leo Messi
• The 35-year-old mustered a goal and two assists as the French champions made light work of Ajaccio at the Stade François-Coty

Lionel Messi's 'soft' and affable character endears him to the heart of most football enthusiasts.

The love shown to Messi throughout his days at Barcelona has continued unabated and even reached dizzying heights in the twilight of his career.

He was overwhelmed by multiple pitch invaders during Argentina's friendly game against Jamaica in September.

The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner had a déjà vu of September's friendly game, during Paris Saint-Germain's Ligue 1 match against Ajaccio.

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Messi was literally ambushed on three occasions by fans who invaded the pitch, looking to get either a hug or a picture with arguably the greatest footballer to have ever graced the sport.

In a video posted on Twitter, seen by Sports Brief, three children invaded the pitch to share a priceless moment with the PSG icon.

Despite the pause in the game to share the heartwarming moment with the pitch invaders, Messi produced yet another masterclass performance as Les Parisiens thrashed Ajaccio on Friday night.

The ex-Barcelona talisman produced two assists and notched a sublime goal to help PSG strengthen their grip at the summit of Ligue 1.

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Messi will hope to continue on the same tangent when PSG play host to Israeli champions Maccabi Haifa, in the penultimate Champions League group game on Tuesday, October 25.

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Victory for Messi and his teammates will all but confirm their spot in the last 16 of Europe's premier club competition.

Fans heap praise on Messi

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that football fans on social media were blown away by Lionel Messi's goal, which saw him and Kylian Mbappe combine brilliantly for a genuine goal of the season contender.

Messi continued his scintillating form this campaign as he scored one and provided two assists in Paris Saint-Germain's win at Ajaccio in Ligue 1.

The reigning French champions cruised to a 3-0 victory at the Stade Francois Coty, thanks to a superb display by the Argentine genius.