Lionel Messi is a five-time Ballon d'Or winnerThe life of Barcelona and Argentina legend Lionel Messi will be the focus of a new Cirque du Soleil show. "Cirque du Soleil is a family favourite of ours," said Messi, 31. "It feels both crazy and incredible that Cirque du Soleil will create a show based on my life, my passion, my sport. Cirque du Soleil says it "will leap into the passionate world of football" and "draw inspiration from the incredible talent and accomplishments of the football legend, who embodies the unique spirit and values of his sport". "We are thrilled to be working with such a living legend," added Jonathan Tetrault, president and chief operating officer at Cirque du Soleil.

Source: BBC October 10, 2018 20:48 UTC