Teen fan rushes pitch to hug Lionel Messi during friendly match in China | South China Morning Post

A teenage fan rushed the pitch at the Beijing Workers’ Stadium during a highly-anticipated friendly match between Argentina and Australia, evading security until he had his chance to hug football legend Lionel Messi. Argentina eventually won the game 2-0, with Messi scoring his fastest goal to break the ice.

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