Source: CCTV.com
07-24-2007 11:04
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Argentine Lionel Messi travelled to four major cities around the country in two days, causing a stir wherever he went.
The 19-year-old played to his fans in Beijing, Ji'nan, Guangzhou and Shenzhen during his 48-hour tour of China.
Lionel Messi has been compared to Argentine legend Diego Maradona, and is one of the football world's rising stars.
The Argentine international demonstrated his fantastic football skills as armies of fans greeted him wherever he went.
The fans had their chance to show just how much they love their idol, showering him with gifts and clamoring for his autograph.
The "Golden boy" rewarded his Chinese fans with an opportunity to watch him playing football, and even join him in a game.
Messi wrapped up his tour in Shenzhen Monday morning. The Barcelona star will fly back to Argentina on Tuesday, and spend the rest of his summer holiday there.
Editor:Liu Fang
