According to a report by gbafrica.net, American multinational entertainment company, Sonny Music has reached a partnership agreement with iconic Argentine footballer, Lionel Messi’s management to come up with a new animation series.
This huge partnership deal was made public after the seven Ballon d’Or award winner’s success at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The new animated series which will be available in English, Spanish and other international languages will portray the footballer as a young boy who is on a journey full of ups and downs.
Lionel Messi in a statement revealed that, he has been a fan of animated series since childhood and his children loves it too so he is really happy to be part of this huge project.
“Since I was a kid, I’ve always loved animated series and my kids are big fans of animated characters,” the Argentine soccer star said in a statement. “Being able to participate in an animation project makes me happy, because it fulfills one of my dreams! I would like to thank Sony Music for joining this project and we hope that everyone will like the result, especially the girls and the boys.”
“It is a privilege for Sony Music to collaborate with Lionel Messi on this project to showcase the power and lessons of sports in partnership with the greatest football player of all time and one of the greatest athletes in history,” added Fernando Cabral, executive vice president, business development, Latin-Iberia regional, Sony Music Entertainment. “We look forward to bringing this heartwarming and humbling series to screens for audiences of all ages around the world.”