Lionel Messi Causes Stir After Being Spotted Peeping Inside Marco Verratti’s Shorts

• Lionel Messi and Marco Veratti were involved in a bizarre incident minutes before Paris Saint-Germain's clash with Toulouse
• The pair lined up together in the tunnel all kitted when Veratti asked Messi to help him with his shorts
• Photos capturing the incident showed Messi casually pulling the Italian midfielder's shorts before peeping inside
• PSG went on to secure a 3-0 comfortable win over Toulouse, with both Neymar and Kylian Mbappe finding the back of the net

Lionel Messi has caused a stir on social media after he was spotted peeping inside Marco Veratti's shorts ahead of Paris Saint-Germain's clash with Toulouse on Wednesday night.

Messi and Veratti made the starting lineup for the French Ligue 1 encounter, with the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner lining up behind the midfielder in the tunnel before kick-off.

According to The Sun, Verratti seemed to have a problem with his shorts and requested Messi help him.

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Without hesitation, Messi dragged the Italian's shorts and looked inside to pinpoint the issue.

The hilarious moment caught the eye of hawk-eyed fans, who took to social media to comment on the incident.

One posed:

"Why is Messi checking Verratti's a**? "

Another observed:

"He’s clearly having the time of his life and I'm sure Verratti is even having a better time."

While a third joked:

"Bro cheating on Antonella."

Interestingly, Veratti and Messi struck a perfect partnership on the pitch as they combined for PSG's second goal.

PSG went on to secure a 3-0 comfortable win over Toulouse, with Kylian Mbappe and Neymar scoring.

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The two football stars have been best friends since their time together with Barcelona and have enjoyed a close bond since then.

The pair linked up for the first time in the summer of 2013 when Neymar sealed a stunning transfer to Camp Nou from Santos.