Heartwarming Moment When Mascot Kids Could Not Believe Their Eyes When They Saw Leo Messi Emerges

• Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi gave mascot kids a lifetime experience ahead of his side's game against Maccabi Haifa
• The kids were star-struck when they saw the PSG star in reality ahead of Wednesday night's Group H game at the Sammy Ofer Stadium
• Leo Messi will ride on the luck given to him by the kids to run the show as he scored and provided an assist in PSG's victory against the Israeli champions

Lionel Messi left a wholesome impression on Maccabi Haifa mascots ahead of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League game against the Israeli outfit.

The PSG forward is adored by many across the face of the earth and it came as no surprise when the mascots on duty for the game were left awestruck when they saw Messi in reality.

In a video posted on Twitter, seen by Sports Brief, the mascots had lined up waiting for the players ahead of the game.

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What ensued next warmed the hearts of football fans on social media as the kids were star-struck when their idol Lionel Messi stepped on the field, rushing to hug the PSG talisman.

Messi will go on to steal the show as he inspired the French champions to 3-1 victory, clawing back from a goal down to beat Maccabi Haifa.

The 34-year-old Argentina captain scored and provided an assist as PSG maintained their perfect start to the Champions League - picking their second win in Group H.

Leo's goal on Wednesday night made him the first player in the history of the competition to score in 18 consecutive seasons, bypassing rival Cristiano Ronaldo in the process.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Lionel Messi and setting records have become a consistent feature in the glittering career of the Paris Saint-Germain superstar.

Messi got his name on the scoresheet - his first in the Champions League this season - in PSG's second group game against Israeli side Maccabi Haifa.

After drawing a blank against Juventus last Tuesday, the 34-year-old former Barcelona talisman wasted no time to ensure his incredible goal-scoring run in Europe's premier club competition continues unabated.