The TikToker was left star-struck after meeting the Argentine football star before a game in France
Lionel Messi helped Paris Saint Germain win the French Ligue 1 in his maiden season with the capital-based club
Khaby Lame, a popular internet star and TitTok sensation, was left in awe after meeting seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi.
The Italy-based TikToker was in France to watch Lionel Messi and his Paris Saint Germain teammates before a Ligue One game.
In a heartwarming video posted on social media, spotted by Sports Brief, the TikToker could not believe he was shaking hands with Messi, sharing the moment with his millions of fans.
Khaby Lame meets football icon Lionel Messi. Credit: @KhabyLame
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“The dream of every child, Finally I met him! A Legend, a great player a wonderful person! I have no words guys. Look at my face. Thanks PSG. Who’s your favourite player? Messi,” he wrote on Twitter.
Khaby Lame has met several footballing stars, including Kylian Mbappe, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and the legendary Del Piero.
The TikToker garnered international fame after his hilarious videos of turning activities that looked complicated, look simple.
He has millions of followers on social media and these days, he works as an influencer for top brands.
Meanwhile, Lionel Messi ended a successful campaign with Paris Saint Germain in his first season, after winning the French Ligue 1 title.
Lionel Messi scored 11 goals in all competitions for the Paris-based club after joining the team last summer from Barcelona.
He also starred as Argentina qualified for the World Cup in Qatar.
Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Lionel Messi’s father has admitted that he hopes the football star will return to Barcelona one day.
Messi ended his almost two-decade spell with the La Liga giants last summer to seal a sensational switch to Paris Saint-Germain.
At the time, Messi’s contract with Barca had expired and the cash-strapped side were unable to fund a new deal.
