With the Argentine national football team currently in the US preparing for their friendly with El Salvador, some of the South American side's star players hit the city and enjoyed themselves ahead of the game.
Aces of La Albiceleste, led by Barcelona duo Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano, attended a NBA match between Indiana Pacers and the Washington Wizards, in D.C., the US capital.
At one point during the game, with the match in timeout, as it usually occurs whenever a popular name or iconic figure is in attendance, the jumbotron caught La Pulga alongside his Blaugrana team-mate and splashed their faces on the wide screen.
Seeing themselves on camera brought huge joy to the two Argentines, as they were unable to hold back the smiles. A humorous and funny response, it was an unusual reaction from two players who have been on the big stage on numerous occasions, having done everything from winning the Champions League to featuring in a World Cup final.
Watch the video below.
Messi, who appears to be shouldering an injury in this latest international break, also thanked USA and their warm citizens via Facebook for the welcome he and his countrymen have received upon arrival.
He said: Having a good time with my Argentina teammates in USA. Thanks a lot to all the local fans for their welcome and support. Tomorrow is match day!
Disfrutando con los chicos de la selección AFA - Selección Argentina en USA. Muchas gracias a los hinchas de acá por el...
Posted by Leo Messi on Friday, March 27, 2015
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