{
  "id": 16089131,
  "title": "Watch: Lionel Messi signs fan’s Barcelona jersey",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/watch-lionel-messi-signs-fans-barcelona-jersey",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-22T19:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/watch-lionel-messi-signs-fan-190000915.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Footage has emerged showing Lionel Messi signing a Barcelona jersey, a gesture that is expected to bring joy to Barcelona fans worldwide. The 39-year-old, who is currently on a trip back to Spain, was spotted in the city of Asturias, taking a break from his schedule with Inter Miami in the MLS. Messi is on his way to receive the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports. Upon hearing of his visit to Asturias, fans and neutrals alike gathered in the streets, hoping to catch a glimpse of the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner. A few lucky fans managed to get close enough to engage directly with Messi, one of whom managed to secure a signed Barcelona jersey - a cherished piece of memorabilia.",
  "summary": "Footage which will no doubt bring a collective smile to the faces of Barcelona supporters the world over has come to the fore on Thursday.This comes after the club’s greatest-ever player was spotted...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}