Thousands of football fans around the globe have criticised Argentina star Lionel Messi after he failed to shake a greeting boy's hand before the Bosnia game early on Monday.

Ahead of their World Cup opener that Argentine won 2-1, the world's most popular footballer, Barcelona forward Messi, caused controversy on the blogging sphere when he seemingly neglected a little kid who tried to shake his hand.

Some fans defended the striker insisting he didn't notice the child while others thought the move was intentional. Some also struck the classic comparison between him and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo.

Here are some random tweets about the video:

@BigPapi_B  People are pissed off at Messi because he didn't greet the little kid but he actually didn't see him, it's not his fault

@RMadridCastilla I'm pretty sure Messi saw the kid.

@genny_ss  Not the first time… poor kid

@ColossusBets  Messi refusing to shake the hand of this little kid last night. Harsh!

@SportOfFutbol Messi just broke some little kids heart. He waved at the kid! He didn't see the kids hand go

@FootballFact101 Awww Messi....poor kid left hanging

@LionOfSteel Ronaldo donates $80,000 for a child's life saving operation. Messi ignores a kid wanting a handshake

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