Video: Young fan dragged away by Lionel Messi's security, finally gets to meet his idol

Footballer Lionel Messi came to the rescue of a young fan who was turned away after he snuck past security to try to meet him. 

As the Barcelona striker was being ushered into an hotel, the boy tried to meet him but was dragged away before getting the chance. However, Messi saw the tearful boy being taken away and demanded that they bring him back. He then hugged and posed for photos with him. 

Watch the video below.

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