article_snippet: Lionel Messi has been in exceptional form in recent weeks, helping Barcelona overcome Manchester City in the Champions League with an impressive solo performance before seeing Lionel Messi side defeat rivals Real Madrid in the El Clasico on Sunday.
article_snippet: With the spotlight firmly on Lionel Messi when Lionel Messi's on the pitch, the 27-year-old will no doubt earn rave reviews off it with this surprise gift.
article_snippet: Argentina star Lionel Messi in training as Lionel Messi country prepare to face El Salvador on Friday .
highlights_snippet: Lionel Messi has been in exceptional form this year and has scored 43 goals .
  
highlights_snippet: The 27-year-old is preparing to face El Salvador with Argentina .
  
highlights_snippet: Lionel Messi's Argentina squad cheer on Indiana Pacers star Luis Scol .