article_snippet: Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has become the latest footballing icon to star in Adidas' 'There will be haters' advertising campaign.
article_snippet: Barcelona forward Lionel Messi follows the likes of team-mate Luis Suarez, Chelsea striker Diego Costa and Real Madrid star Karim Benzema to be part of it.
article_snippet: it comes off the back of Barcelona forward Lionel Messi's stunning performance against Manchester City in their Champions League last-16 second leg, running the show at the Nou Camp and setting up Ivan Rakitic for the only goal of the game.
article_snippet: Barcelona forward Lionel Messi (left) was superb as Barcelona beat Manchester City in Champions League on Wednesday .
article_snippet: Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is now Barcelona forward
article_snippet: Lionel MessiThere will be haters' advertising campaign .
article_snippet: And it could be a special season for 27-year-old Messi, as Barcelona also remain in contention for the La Liga title and Copa del Rey.
article_snippet: Barcelona forward Lionel Messi appears in
article_snippet: May. Messi's new Adidas advert alongside the achievements Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has been awarded throughout Barcelona forward Lionel Messi career .
highlights_snippet: Barcelona forward Lionel Messi performs in Adidas ad campaign .
  
highlights_snippet: Starred as Barcelona forward Lionel Messi side knocked Manchester City out of Champions League .
  
highlights_snippet: Is Barcelona forward Lionel Messi the greatest player you've ever seen?
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