Lionel Messi-inspired animated series 'Messi and the Giants’ to air on Disney Channel

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One of the greatest footballers of all time will now have his own series.
According to Billboard, Disney Branded Television purchased ‘Messi and the Giants’ from Sony Music Vision and Sony Pictures Television – Kids, and an animated series based on Lionel Messi will very soon debut on Disney Channel.
A 12-year-old boy named Leo is taken from his home in Argentina and placed in an alternate reality in the sci-fi animated series. The show will show how the character overcomes hardship, forms a team, and learns how to be a hero.
According to early reports, the series has been in development since 2023. At a later time, it will now debut on Disney Channel and Disney+. Regarding the series’ acquisition by Disney, Lionel Messi remarked in a statement:
“I always dreamed of being involved in a project that would share the values of sports, the very same values that have been so important to my career, with younger generations. Nothing truly is impossible with teamwork, perseverance, discipline, and hard work. I look forward to sharing this series with kids around the world, and I hope I will inspire them and motivate them to achieve their own dreams. Ever since I was a kid, I always loved animated series, and I look forward to watching this series with my own kids.”
According to the action-adventure cartoon series’ official description, the program follows:
“Leo, an ordinary 12-year-old boy with an extraordinary talent and a huge problem. The once-thriving world of Iko is in tatters at the mercy of the Giants who rule the 10 realms. Only one hero can save them…and he’s the size of a flea. Young Leo is plucked from another world to lead the fight against the tyrannical villains who have kept the 10 realms under their control.”
Lionel Messi’s 2024 season with Inter Miami
Meanwhile, Messi is currently spending his days off after his season with Inter Miami concluded when they were eliminated from the MLS Cup, the former Barcelona star will return to action for the Herosn in mid-February.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.
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