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49ers Wide Receivers Meet Argentinian Soccer Superstar Lionel Messi

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Even NFL players are capable of being star struck.

A few Niners wide receivers had the opportunty Monday night to rub elbows with international soccer superstar Lionel Messi. The meet and greet took place following the Argentina vs. Chile Copa America match at Levi's® Stadium.

Messi didn't play in the contest due to injury, but his Argentina side still prevailed 2-1.

Here's a social media recap of what went down, courtesy of Torrey Smith, Dres Anderson, DeAndre Smelter and DiAndre Campbell.

We met Messi! pic.twitter.com/SBEwheHWGS — Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) June 7, 2016

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