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Lionel Messi's unique fan encounter at Copa America

A fan ran onto the field prior to the start of the second half of the Copa America Centenario semifinal match between Argentina and the United States at NRG Stadium on June 21, 2016 in Houston, Texas.
A fan ran onto the field prior to the start of the second half of the Copa America Centenario semifinal match between Argentina and the United States at NRG Stadium on June 21, 2016 in Houston, Texas.
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The fan handed Messi a marker, and he proceeded to autograph his shirt.
The fan handed Messi a marker, and he proceeded to autograph his shirt.
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After receiving the autograph, the fan fell to his knees and began bowing in front of Messi.
After receiving the autograph, the fan fell to his knees and began bowing in front of Messi.
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Messi puts his hand on the fan's head as he bowed.
Messi puts his hand on the fan's head as he bowed.
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Messi opened his arms for the fan as the two begin to embrace each other.
Messi opened his arms for the fan as the two begin to embrace each other.
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Messi and the fan hugged on the pitch.
Messi and the fan hugged on the pitch.
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The fan runs from security as they approach to interrupt the meeting.
The fan runs from security as they approach to interrupt the meeting.
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The fan begins to take his shirt off as he attempts to flee.
The fan begins to take his shirt off as he attempts to flee.
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The fan put his arms out and showed off the writing on his chest.
The fan put his arms out and showed off the writing on his chest.
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Eventually security caught the fan and escorted him off the field as he yells in celebration.
Eventually security caught the fan and escorted him off the field as he yells in celebration.
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