Play was halted during Barcelona's 1-0 victory over Sporting in their Champions League Group D clash on Wednesday night, when one avid Messi fan stormed onto the pitch to meet his idol.
A young supporter breached security and ran onto the pitch to give Messi a great big hug, which the Argentine dutifully received.
Just before the boy was escorted away, he knelt down to give Messi's magical left foot a smooch before being carried off the pitch.
Messi was heavily involved in Barcelona's only goal of the game, as his free-kick was turned in by former Liverpool defender Sebastian Coates in the 49th minute.
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