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Lionel Messi film to hit cinema screens
LIONEL MESSI'S life story is set to hit the cinema screens in time for the 2014 World Cup.
Epic Pictures Group say it is financing and developing a Rocky-style film after buying the rights to dramatise a biography about the Barcelona star.
The biopic will chart Messi's rise from a modest background in Argentina and cover how he overcame his physical shortcomings - the Argentinan ace is just 5ft 7ins - to become one of the greatest players of all time.
Co-founder Shaked Berenson said he hopes "audiences will be uplifted by this incredible tale of fighting for your dreams".