Lionel Messi has become a poor man's Justin Bieber, says Eric Cantona

Justin Bieber and Messi

The outspoken former Manchester United forward Eric Cantona has questioned the choices made by the Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi regarding his appearance, likening him to the lead singer of a boy band.

"What is up with Lionel Messi?" he said in his role as Eurosport's self-appointed ‘Commissioner of Football'.

"Bleach blonde hair, red beard? Did he become the lead singer of a boys' band?

"When he got the tattoo I was concerned, but this?

Whoever did that to him should be ashamed. You turned our hero into a poor man's Justin Bieber!"