Lionel Messi's injury could not go unnoticed for fans and colleagues around the world. After the news broke out concerning the Argentine's health, fans, team-mates and players from around the world shared their thoughts and wished Messi a quick recovery.
In what turned out to be a curious turn of events, Barcelona's Twitter feed asked fans to redirect their messages supporting the player with the hashtag "#ánimoLeo" , but most of them thought it wasn't as powerful as #FuerzaLeo , which quickly became a trending topic in the social media platform.
Here are some of the heart-felt messages fans shared to show the footballer their support.
Good three points at Camp Nou! But there's a bittersweet taste left. Get well soon Leo, and come back stronger than ever!
Buenos 3 pts en el Camp Nou! Pero con sabor amargo. Recupérate pronto Leo y vuelve más fuerte que nunca! #ForçaBarça pic.twitter.com/TgW8Odpuzn
— Marc Bartra (@MarcBartra) September 26, 2015
Three points to get back on track. Shame about Leo's injury. Lots of strength so you can come back soon!
Tres puntos para volver a recuperar sensaciones. Una pena la lesión de Leo. Mucha fuerza para que vuelvas muy pronto! pic.twitter.com/DbUQnboZby
— Ivan Rakitic (@ivanrakitic) September 26, 2015
"Great win! Cheer up Messi, you'll come back stronger,crack!"
Gran victoria !!! Animo #Messi volverás más fuerte crack pic.twitter.com/Pv2POXQQVV
— Neymar Jr (@neymarjr) September 26, 2015
Nice to win three points at home! Great team! Cheer up Leo! Força Barça
Buenos 3 puntos en casa! Grande equipo !! Mucho ánimo Leo !! Força Barça pic.twitter.com/wE2HtB9y8B
— Sergi Roberto (@SergiRoberto10) September 26, 2015
"A win and we carry on working. Lots of luck Leo, we wish you're back with us soon!"
Victoria y seguimos trabajando. Mucho ánimo Leo, espero que puedas estar pronto de nuevo con nosotros!!
— Andrés Iniesta (@andresiniesta8) September 26, 2015
Fans also shared their thoughts about their idol's injury, wishing him well.
@FCBarcelona messi i'd sacrifice my sister to have you back
— Stef (@BasedGrimaldo) September 26, 2015
Messi tore a ligament and is out for 8 weeks. #ánimoLeo pic.twitter.com/yS5GMhrk8e
— Jesus (@holytraplord) September 26, 2015
your a legend, it won't be the same these few weeks without you . get better soon #Messi #GetWellSoonMessi pic.twitter.com/zS5MVMEsCv
— (@NandosByNiall) September 26, 2015
They just talked on TV about messi and I got sad again :(
— ella (@baImainzayn) September 26, 2015
Messi out for two months. Hopes of @FCBarcelona being dealt a hammer blow. So as his hopes of landing Ballon d'Or.
— Kan Alosh (@KanAlosh) September 26, 2015