LIONEL MESSI has become the latest footballer to take part in the ‘Stay at home challenge’ as he easily juggled a roll of toilet paper 20 times.
The 32-year-old was nominated by his former Barcelona team-mate Xavi, with the Argentinian ace taking to social media to post his version.
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Barcelona star Lionel Messi did the “Stay at home challenge” with easeCredit: Instagram
The challenge has taken the internet by storm amid the coronavirus pandemic, with footballers unable to train at their club’s facilities.
Those taking part have to touch the roll of toilet paper at least ten times – with Messi managing double that figure without breaking sweat.
Publishing the clip on his Instagram story, the six-time Ballon d’Or winner cheekily asked, “that OK?”, after breezing through it.
He subsequently nominated current Blaugrana team-mates Arturo Vidal, Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba, along with compatriot Sergio Aguero.
Just some of the footballers to take part in the challenge include Manchester United stars Bruno Fernandes, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford.
Chelsea midfielder Billy Gimour wowed fans with his version as his included the ‘Around the world’ skill before finishing with a bicycle kick.
Thierry Henry showed his finesse during his challenge, as he performed the ‘Elastico’ to start it off.
Real Madrid duo Sergio Ramos and Marcelo have also had a crack at doing it, along with Brazilian midfielder Felipe Melo.
Known for his aggressive style of play, the ex-Juventus man opted not to juggle the toilet roll, but to instead two-foot it.
Messi, 32, manages 32 touches of the toilet roll – double the requirementCredit: Instagram
Argentinian ace nominated current Barca team-mates Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba and Arturo Vidal to record their versionsCredit: Instagram
Footballers have taken part in the challenge as they remain in self-isolation due to coronavirusCredit: Instagram
On Wednesday, Jamie Carragher, Odion Ighalo, Granit Xhaka and Theo Walcott all uploaded their own unique challenges.
Santi Cazorla’s son also did the challenge while wearing an Arsenal shirt, while John Terry’s daughter Summer also got in the act, with the 13-year-old using her dad’s Champions League trophy as part of her trick.
Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen created his own challenge while in self-isolation, with him and his partner performing the ‘picnic basket challenge’.
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Prem stars including Rashford, Walcott and Fernandes compete in Stay At Home Challenge with loo roll amid coronavirus
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
