If his exploits on the pitch were not enough, Lionel Messi's impact on social media (and even video games) is too much to overlook.
The Argentinean striker became the first player in EA Sports' FIFA16 video game to sport a Purple card for the Ultimate Team mode. Barcelona's ace will be available for "purchase" for 5 million coins on the UT Marketplace, setting a new standard in the football video game franchise.
And of course, a review of viral news wouldn't be complete if Cristiano Ronaldo wasn't included, as the player's press conference rant stole a number of headlines around the world. Nevertheless, he changed fans' perceptions by scoring the go ahead goal for Real Madrid against Roma on Wednesday evening.
Care to find out what were the top viral news out there? Check out the following video, courtesy from our pals at Football Daily.
