Lionel Messi turned up on television in his homeland to make a donation of 4,500,000 Argentine pesos (approximately $488,000) to UNICEF.
The 28-year-old superstar sent his best wishes in a brief video link-up at the Un Sol Para Los Chicos campaign and presented a cheque for what amounted to £315,000.
According to Eurosport:
Messi said in the video, which was shown on the screens of Argentina’s Luna Park, “It’s a pleasure to be with you all through this video, collaborating with the people of UNICEF.”
The 28-year-old is a UN goodwill ambassador.