In pictures: See how Lionel Messi kicks off fever as Global Ambassador of Expo 2020 Dubai

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In pictures: See how Lionel Messi kicks off fever as Global Ambassador of Expo 2020 Dubai

8 things to know about the star footballer's campaigns with Expo to unite and collaborate

Published: July 11, 2021 16:13 Sahar Ejaz, Staff Writer

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messi reem al hashimi expo 2020 — A force to be reckoned with on the green pitch, the Argentine professional football player became the first international face of Expo 2020 Dubai – the biggest event the Arab region has ever witnessed – having been appointed Global Ambassador in 2016, just three years after Dubai won the hosting bid. Through Lionel Andrés Messi’s wide-ranging influential reach, the world fair hopes to ignite a spark of inspiration among the youth and rally the people for ‘Supporting Unity & Collaboration’. Image Credit: Twitter/@DXBMediaOffice

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Messi’s legendary sportsmanship needs no rehashing, but in case you’re set to journey to The World’s Greatest Show, here is a snapshot of why Expo’s global ambassador is a household name even among sports muggles: Messi is an all-time top scorer for the same club with 672 goals as of May 27, 2021, under Futbol Club Barcelona; six-time winner of the prestigious football award Ballon d'Or (pictured); the most awarded Best FIFA Men's Player; and the streak of historic records rolls on for the now free agent. Image Credit: AFP

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messi expo 2020 dubai — In 2019, the player starred in his debut campaign film for the world exposition, the 60-second video garnering more than 27 million YouTube views, where Messi is seen shooting an Expo-branded football from the event site in Dubai to ‘teammates’ in Barcelona, Kenya, Calcutta and London. Immersed in a lively game of juggling and passing, the diverse cast unites to make the team work, kicking the final baton back to Messi, who playfully misses his own pass to children’s glee. Image Credit: Supplied

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In pictures: See how Lionel Messi kicks off fever as Global Ambassador of Expo 2020 Dubai

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In pictures: See how Lionel Messi kicks off fever as Global Ambassador of Expo 2020 Dubai

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