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The paunchy Pulga: Messi's namesake Luis Rodriguez is starring in Tucuman

At 32, the Atletico idol does not exactly look like the average professional but he makes up for it by showing some scintillating skills on the pitch

Luis ‘Pulguita’ Rodriguez, Atletico Tucuman’s irrepressible homespun hero, may not enjoy the same recognition worldwide as the man with whom he shares a nickname, Lionel Messi. He most definitely does not enjoy the same astronomical salary as the Barcelona man, who is once again enjoying universal plaudits following his wizardry to deliver Clasico victory on Sunday.

But then again, Messi did not cap his triumph at the weekend with a heartfelt handshake from the referee and a cheeky request for clothing.