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Leo Messi is still confined to his home due to the coronavirus. The Argentinian star is keeping up his training so that he can get back to full fitness quickly when football finally resumes, but he also has time to pay attention to what is happening on social media.

The video of Arat Hosseini, an Iranian-born boy of just six years old, showing off his ball skills went viral. The youthful football lover dedicates a few affectionate words to his Barça idol: "Hello, Lionel Messi, I love you."

Arat plays keepy-uppy for a short while but then ends the action with a spectacular bicycle kick goal.

"Thanks, Arat! I see a lot of class here, impressive. A hug," was Messi's comment on the Instagram video.

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Young Hosseini thanked Messi, saying he would like to play for Barça someday.

Here's another taste of the six-year-old's talent. This time not a goal but an assist.