Fans React Amusingly After Footage of Lionel Messi Dancing Goes Viral

• Lionel Messi has been hailed as the "greatest dancer" of all-time by fans
• Messi and his Argentina teammates were treated to a rapturous welcome in their first game after winning the World Cup
• The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner was in celebratory mood together with Antonella Roccuzzo at a birthday party

Footage of Lionel Messi displaying his dance moves at a pub has caused a whirlwind of emotions to erupt on social media.

The 35-year-old was spotted at a party with his wife, Antonella Roccuzzo, and unofficial bodyguard Rodrigo De Paul vibing to a performance from a live band group.

Messi and his wife led a star-studded delegation to grace De Paul's girlfriend's birthday bash held after Argentina's international friendly against Panama, Sportskeeda reports.

In the video making rounds on the internet, Messi, clad in Argentina's Adidas gear danced with his sweetheart Antonella before doing same with De Paul, who sported an all-white outfit for the occasion.

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Most naturally, it was Messi's moves on the dancing floor which caught the attention of many, who could not help but express their thoughts on seeing the seven-time Ballon d'Or enjoy himself.

Fans react after Messi's dancing footage surfaced

@zerostatee hailed Lionel Messi as the best dancer in history:

"Greatest dancer of all time."

@balajimessi7, instead concentrated on Messi's outfit

"Messi just went to the pub by repping Argentina's training kit."

Another user, @0jayyyyy1 made a mockery of Messi's dancing moves with teammate Rodrigo De Paul:

"Messi and De Paul dancing."

@Abu_1274 tweeted:

"Love seeing this."

@juicetrtl fell in love with the song Messi was jamming to:

"I love this back music."

Argentina players show Messi respect

Messi is the captain of the national team. Beyond that, he is the leader and the idol of most of the group, which has helped the team's unity to achieve their goals, Sports Brief reported.

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After the match against Panama, the former Barcelona captain was seen ordering his teammates to go in a certain direction with a finger gesture. They all moved immediately like an army, according to a video circulating on Twitter.

The show of respect in the video comes as no surprise. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez in 2021 claimed he would give his life to see Messi achieve his goals for the national team, as reported by 90min.