Rare footage: Lionel Messi as ‘Mr. Humour’

Near-archaic footage of Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has resurfaced after many years, where the Argentine is seeing performing a highly strange comedy routine inside what seems to be the Camp Nou. Alongside a TV presenter, he is seen wearing a comical costume and wig while he performs some sort of sketch.

The video appears to be dated as far back as 2005, judging from the style of Messi’s hair and his overall physical appearance. The maestro’s comedic side, which admittedly seems rather out of character is on full display in the program.

?? what is this video…

Messi as a comedian ?? pic.twitter.com/0j9OgkO4bj

— Messi Worldwide (@Messi_Worldwide) April 27, 2021

Barcelona fans have been left bewildered, wondering how someone as serious and outwardly shy as Messi agreed to such a performance. His character, seemingly named ‘Mr. Humour’, then proceeds to make puns and small jokes that leave the presenter in splits.

After observing his overall demeanour in front of the camera for the past decade or so, it is tough to believe that the Argentine can engage in such quips. His joke about a famous football player whose last name resembles the sound made by an affirming sheep was easily the most confusingly funny part of the interview.

The Barcelona superstar then breaks character in order to wish his fellow Argentines a happy new year, probably highlighting that the video was made as part of a promotional campaign around the festive season.

Barcelona and Messi fans have gone into a frenzy, with some saying that this has increased their respect for the maestro while others joking that his image has now been ruined for them permanently.