Lionel Messi surprised fans over the weekend when he made his acting debut in the popular Argentine TV series Los Protectores.
The World Cup winner’s performance on the hit show impressed viewers as he demonstrated his acting abilities.
The former Barcelona icon appeared as a steely character in a cameo appearance on Sunday night’s thrilling episode.
Los Protectores follows the journey of three football agents who band together to save their careers and avoid financial ruin.
In the season two premiere, the trio approaches Messi in Paris with an intriguing proposition. They pitch a project that will help young players start their careers at a club.
But Messi’s enthusiasm for the project wanes when the guests become too intrusive, demanding photos.
Tensions rise when one of the agents suggests a business plan for Messi to play for various teams during his vacation, prompting his enraged rejection. Messi expresses his disappointment, pointing out that the concept presented deviates from what was initially promised.
🚨 Lionel Messi acting in Los Protectores!pic.twitter.com/ovIBoXpEsU
— Mundo Albiceleste ⭐🌟⭐🇦🇷 (@MundoAlbicelest) June 26, 2023
Messi, who has seven Ballon d’Ors and is a heavy favourite to win the eighth this year, impressed fans, with some hailing him on social media.
Saw a clip of messi acting in a drama. He literally is a retired player in his mind after world cup it seems 😂 what if Argentina won world cup 2014, dude would have stopped playing football then and developed an alternative successful career by now 😄
— navkrish (@navkrish__) June 27, 2023
So Messi is acting now? I saw the scene and I can confirm he's already better than de Niro, DiCaprio, Denzel, Al Pacino we got a new GOAT of acting
— simpi (@simphiwentaka29) June 27, 2023
Best actor in the world, Lionel Messi. Give him an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Tony Award and all acting awards. https://t.co/ZqeOH3s2CD
— Roy Nemer (@RoyNemer) June 26, 2023
Messi acting in “The Protectors”. It's incredible that Leo acts very well.
— FOOTBALL234TV (@f234tv) June 26, 2023
messi acting now, he coming for the oscars pic.twitter.com/K0bScl44LE
— ت (@neycult) June 26, 2023
Messi will join Inter Miami in the Major League Soccer after parting ways with PSG following two seasons with the French giants, winning two Ligue 1 titles.