POP: L. Messi started acting in a television series © AP

Soccer fans were pleasantly surprised to see forward Lionel Messi in an unusual role.

The 36-year-old Argentine made his debut in a television series.

In the show "Los Protectores" broadcast on the "Star+" channel, three soccer agents take various measures to avoid bankruptcy.

In the second episode of the second season, the men travel to Europe to convince L. Messi to join their new project, which aims to provide opportunities for young soccer talents to shine.