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The show, which will be produced in conjunction
with PopArt Music and Sony Music, will tour the world in 2019,
although exact dates and venues have not been published.
It follows Cirque du Soleil extravaganzas focused on the life
and careers of music artists such as the Beatles and Michael
Jackson.
"It feels both crazy and incredible that Cirque du Soleil will
create a show based on my life, my passion, my sport," Messi,
31, said in a video on the group's website.
"Cirque du Soleil is a family favorite of ours. I have no doubt
this show will amaze people as their shows always do."
The five-time FIFA World Player of the Year left Argentina when
he was still a boy to join Barcelona, the club where he has
spent his entire soccer career.
Messi suffered considerable difficulties as a child and was so
small he was given growth hormones to help him develop.
He is considered one of the greatest players of all time after
winning all the major club honors with Barcelona.
Messi's international career has been less successful, with no
major titles for his country in spite of reaching four finals
including the World Cup 2014 showpiece in Brazil.
(Reporting by Andrew Downie; Editing by Ken Ferris)
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