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World Cup winner Lionel Messi was mobbed by fans in his native Argentina whilst having dinner with his family.
The 35-year-old elevated his national hero status after leading Argentina to victory in December at the Qatar World Cup and it was almost inevitable that an enormous crowd of fans would gather to catch of glimpse of the living legend.
Messi, his wife Antonela Roccuzzo, and their children, were eating dinner at Don Julio, a restaurant in the Palermo district of the national capital, Buenos Aires, but were unable to end their meal in peace after news spread that Messi was in the vicinity.
Amidst the throng, Messi and his family were escorted from the restaurant by local police officers, but the No 10 looked in high spirits throughout, much to the delight of his fans.
One admirer, who caught Messi's exit on video, tweeted in Spanish: 'Messi in Don Julio. Any Monday night in Palermo.
Lionel Messi's appearance at Palermo restaurant Don Julio shut down the surrounding streets as fans descended to catch a glimpse of their national hero
The No 10 was all smiles as he was escorted out through the pack of adoring fans
