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New York (SIB)
FC Barcelona soccer stars from Argentina, Lionel Messi, was appointed as Ambassador of the United Nations for Children (Unicef).
"We are happy to welcome you to the Lionel Messi as a UNICEF ambassador," said UNICEF Executive Director announced Ann M. Veneman was quoted as saying Media Center United Nations Headquarters, New York, Thursday.
The announcement itself was made in a ceremony in Barcelona, Spain.
As a UNICEF ambassador, Messi, FC Barcelona striker who was crowned World Player of 2009 by FIFA, will participate in a series of events intended to highlight the challenges facing children around the world and to help enforcement of the rights of children.
"He (Messi) is a football star who can help tercurahnya attention for children who are vulnerable and overlooked," said Ann Veneman.
UNICEF cooperation with Messi will be done primarily through the foundation's Messi-who help children less fortunate young people in Argentina to get education and health services.
Messi addition, UNICEF is currently also provides a similar title to some other world celebrities, including soccer star from England, David Beckham, singer and musician Shakira, actor Orlando Bloom, and Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan. (Ant / i)