Ahead of Argentina’s crucial World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay, the team touched in Montevideo and as Messi arrived at the team hotel, a supporter attempted to meet his idol but the poor boy was dragged away by security as he came within a few meters of the forward.

But Messi was not having any of it, he demanded security to let the upset child go before calling him over to meet him and take photographs.

The kind and wonderful gesture made the young fans day which he will remember for the rest of his life.

After winning only six of their 14 qualifying matches to date, the South American giants are currently fifth in the continent's qualifying table for next year's tournament.

As it stands they would face a play-off against the winner of the Oceania region of qualifying to secure a spot on the plane to Russia.