UNICEF: Ambassador and football star Leo Messi speaks on child rights

http://www.unicef.org/people/people_54115.html

NEW YORK, USA, 29 June 2010 -- UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Lionel 'Leo' Messi, one of the biggest stars in football, has recorded a new public service announcement to raise awareness about children's rights and promote equity.

Mr. Messi, who plays for FC Barcelona and Argentina's national team, was named the FIFA World Player of the Year in 2009. He also won the Golden Ball award for the best European footballer last year. While his accomplishments as a player are well known, he is also determined to use his fame to help the world´s most vulnerable children.

A few weeks before the start of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Mr. Messi recorded the video PSA.

"Football has given me a lot of joy and opportunities, and I feel grateful to UNICEF for this chance to give support to children," he said. "I hope that in my role as a global Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF, I will be able to support children who need our help."

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[kryptdervel]

Your Not Only The Best Player Your Also The Best Human Being....

May God Help You Succeed

[ahmadsalar100]

this boy like messi 100% ..facebook/AHMAD LEO MESSI

[DVDELLYS2010]

Bravo Messi !

[cristianolazo]

i please God to help you Leo to convince all the peole that u are better than maradona.I know u are better than him but some jelous peole critisize you because of the world cup but you are way better than maradona.Te quero Messi

[MrDosh007]

c bien d'aider et de protéger les enfants.Unicef devrai aussi financer des programmes agricoles pour stopper la hausse des prix des denrées alimentaires.

[lauraldinha]

GRANDE LEO <3