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Reza Parastesh   Lionel Messi  

Usatoday - Barcelona’s Lionel Messi is one of the most recognizable athletes on Earth, and one Iranian soccer fan is embracing his uncanny resemblance to the Argentinian superstar.

Meet Reza Parastesh. He’s a regular guy from Iran, but he’s gained popularity for his stunning resemblance to Messi.

The Mehr News Agency met up with Parastesh, who was wearing an Argentina jersey, and took photos of the Messi doppelgänger.