Lionel Messi's pinpoint trickshot for Pepsi ad leaves fans flabbergasted: Watch

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi stands undebated as one of modern football's greats, having achieved spectacular success over past decade. Argentina icon has mesmerised his fans with his skilful displays on field ever since forcing his way into first team at Camp u. very same skills were on display when 33-year-old shot an advertisement for Pepsi, leaving his fans stunned.

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Lionel Messi skills on display for Pepsi advertisement

Champions League's Twitter handle posted a video of Lionel Messi this week in which he is seen showcasing his skills. In video, six-time Ballon d'Or winner is seen executing a sensational trick shot for a new Pepsi advertisement ahead of his side's Champions League clash against Napoli next week. 

Lionel Messi appears to stack two Pepsi cans atop each or before he goes on to volley a tennis ball at bottom can. This trickery forces top Pepsi can to flip upright perfectly on ground. As video went viral, fans failed to come to terms with Messi skills on display, with some fans even comically questioning legitimacy of clip.

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Fans question aunticity of Lionel Messi skills in new advert

However, this is t first such instance. Last year Barcelona fans witnessed a similar Messi skills challenge, which also saw Liverpool star Mohamed Salah besides Argentine forward. In video, Messi kicked a ball through a hoop as a Pepsi bottle spun upright, showcasing an act of accuracy.

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Lionel Messi aiming to guide his side to UCL glory

Lionel Messi has established an unrivalled and unparalleled legacy of his own. Barcelona skipper has netted a total of 633 goals for Catalan giants, achieving se numbers in 729 appearances. Argentine forward will w look to turn  season around for good with a Champions League victory, having already lost out in LaLiga battle to Real Madrid. His side will host Napoli in Champions League's Round of 16 on August 8, with first leg ending in a 1-1 draw. 

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Im courtesy: Champions League Twitter