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Lionel Messi forms Oasis tribute band

 Lionel Messi forms Oasis tribute bandLondon, July 31 : Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi has formed an Oasis tribute band and is all set to take them on a secret European tour.

The Argentine World Player Of The Year has revealed he performs as guitarist Noel Gallagher.

The 23-year-old said he has also recruited a Barcelona teammate to play singer Liam - but won''t say who it is yet.

"Our disguise is based on how Oasis looked in the mid-90s. We have our wigs, clothes and glasses sorted,? the Sun quoted Messi as saying.

"I also spent a lot of time getting the mannerisms right.

He said the band will tour soon - and said he''s invited Noel to see them play.

"We''ll visit the UK. If you''re at a pub or club where we are performing and see past our disguises there''ll be a decent prize in it for you,? Messi added. (ANI)


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