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Cirque Du Soleil to Create Show About the Life of Lionel Messi

Barcelona and Argentina football icon Lionel Messi will be the focus of a new Cirque du Soleil show.

Per BBC Sport, the 31-year-old will have his life documented on stage by the Canadian entertainment company, renowned for its colourful, acrobatic showcases. Messi said he can't wait to be part of it.

"Cirque du Soleil is a family favourite of ours," he said. "It feels both crazy and incredible that Cirque du Soleil will create a show based on my life, my passion, my sport. I have no doubt this show will amaze people as their shows always do.