'Ran after Lionel Messi & called the police' - Teenage fan leaves security bemused after trying to touch Inter Miami superstar

The youngster in question found himself tackled by bodyguards after daring to get too close to eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi during a youth soccer event at Inter Miami Stadium on May 25.

Argentine GOAT Messi was at that tournament to watch his sons in action. The iconic 37-year-old attracts attention - whether he wants to or not - wherever he goes. Pitch invaders are common in games featuring the all-time great.

One starry-eyed fan tried to get close enough to touch Messi when finding himself at the same venue, but he was stopped in his tracks. Fort Lauderdale Police Department took charge of that incident, after they were accused of manhandling the supporter in question.

Footage from a body cam, obtained by TMZ Sports, shows cops saying to the 18-year-old: “Brother. You ran after Messi, this happens to you, and you call the police? Come on, man.”

The officer goes on to say after the culprit says he never thought “anything bad was going to happen”: “Come on, man. You knew, man. You see videos online. You're a fan, bro. You know how it goes.”

The teenager was escorted off the premises, without being able to collect his hat and glasses, and declined the offer of hospital treatment after complaining of pain in his wrist and neck. The matter is now being handled by stadium security in South Florida - with Messi and Inter Miami’s senior squad readying themselves for the 2025 Club World Cup.