Lionel Messi and his dog Hulk playing football goes viral as Barcelona star embarrasses giant Dogue de Bordeaux in video

Lionel Messi has made a career out of embarrassing opposition defenders – but now the Barcelona superstar have even taken to making a fool out of his gigantic dog.

A video clip of Messi playing keep away from his massive Dogue de Bordeaux, who is aptly named Hulk, has been doing the rounds on social media this week.

And who are we to judge? Everybody unwinds and vents their football frustration in different ways.

Messi was enjoying the kickabout in his back garden with his sons Mateo and Thiago, one of whom can be heard saying: “He [Hulk] is very good at playing football.”