Argentinian football legend Lionel Messi didn’t have the best time in Hong Kong over the weekend with fans furious about not being able to see their idol in action after he was benched.

But unlike thousands of angry fans, a certain someone in Japan had the opportunity to get up close and personal with Messi.

Japan’s top male escort Fuuga Matsuo, 31 who goes by the moniker Roland, is on cloud nine after he got to specially meet the eight-time Ballon D’Or winner at a welcome party earlier this week.

Not only did Roland get to chat and take photos with Messi,  he also received a very special gift – a pair of personally autographed football boots.

Roland took to Instagram with pictures of his priceless gift and expressed his gratitude in the caption.

“You are not biased against me because of my profession. You are friendly to me. Thank you for taking time [to meet me]”.

He continued: “Thank you for telling me that 'no matter what industry I am in, being able to become a master in it' is extremely meaningful.”

Roland ended his post with this line: “There are only three kinds of people in the world: me, Messi and, others.

If he means others without an inflated ego? Sure.

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No stranger to controversy, Roland has quite a colourful past.

He dropped out of Tokyo University at 18 as he felt the salary for corporate job was too low.

He then worked as a male host and made his way to become one of the most popular gigolos in Japan.

In 2013, Roland brought in a record amount of money for the club he represented and was crowned the ‘King of Hosts’.

Roland further cemented his celebrity status when his birthday event in 2018 drew in a record-breaking 60 million yen (S$544,680).

He has also gone under the knife multiple times and once shared that he has cosmetic procedures done monthly.

The cost? Allegedly about 10 million yen (S$90,740) for double eyelid surgery and nasal reshaping.

Roland is also said to spend 200,000 yen ($1,814) a month on maintenance and once said he considers all this a necessity as he saw his earnings double post-surgical procedures.

Roland is also quite an entrepreneur and has used his fame to get book deals. He also endorses beauty products, fashion brands, and restaurants.

In March 2023, he was appointed as the official ambassador for the Asahi Beer-fronted Chilean wine brand, 9Lives.

Photos: HK01, roland_0fficial/Instagram