Lionel Messi has become the latest footballing icon to star in Adidas ' 'There will be haters ' advertising campaign . The Barcelona star follows the likes of team-mate Luis Suarez , Chelsea striker Diego Costa and Real Madrid star Karim Benzema to be part of it . It comes off the back of 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 . Lionel Messi ( left ) was superb as Barcelona beat Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday . Messi is now the star of a new Adidas 'There will be haters ' advertising campaign . 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 . Next up Luis Enrique 's side is the small matter of El Clasico , when Real Madrid visit on Sunday night and a victory for Barcelona could see them move four points clear of their rivals . They also face PSG in the quarter-finals of the Champions League , and Athletic Bilbao in the final of the Copa del Rey in May . Messi 's new Adidas advert features a pair of fetching black , white and pink boots . Messi appears in the advert alongside the achievements he has been awarded throughout his career .
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi performs in Adidas ad campaign . Starred as his side knocked Manchester City out of Champions League . Real Madrid travel to Nou Camp for El Clasico on Sunday night . READ : Is Messi the greatest player you 've ever seen ? READ : Will Ronaldo be able to keep up with Messi's pace and power?