Lionel Messi has said it would be a source of great pride to meet United States president Barack Obama and his daughters after hearing they were big fans of his. During a visit to Argentina, Obama revealed that his teenage daughters Malia and Sasha were desperate to meet the Argentina and Barcelona star.The US president said his daughters are fans of the five-time winner of the Ballon DOr award and have the 28-year-old in their sights. My daughters met Pope Francis, Obama is quoted on Barcelonas official website as saying. And now they want to meet Messi, but I still havent been able to set it up.When asked about the presidents comments, Messi insisted he would jump at the chance should the opportunity arise.Obviously, I was surprised that he said that, but on the contrary, for me it would be completely the opposite, Messi told Argentine sports channel TyC Sports. Barack Obama was in Argentina with wife Michelle and daughters Malia and Sasha For me it would be a source of great pride to be able to meet him and his daughters, but obviously I know it would be complicated.I dont know whether it is possible. Maybe he made the comment because he was in Argentina but I can say I was as surprised as everyone else. Also See: Messis 117-game shot run ends Xavi tips Mahrez for Barca Tom Nelson . Westbrook has missed 27 games since having a procedure on Dec. 27 to deal with swelling in his injured right knee — the third operation on the knee in nine months. Paul Kittredge . Inter president Erick Thohir says in a club statement on Wednesday that Vidic is "one of the worlds best defenders and his qualities, international pedigree, and charisma will be an asset. https://www.cheapnfljerseyschina.co/frank-oliver-jersey-for-sale/ . Darren Helm scored on Detroits sixth attempt in the shootout and then Jonas Gustavsson stopped Andrew Shaws shot, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-4 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night. Jason Buck . Still, Brewers manager Ron Roenicke thought taking him out before the fifth inning was an unusual move. "Im looking up at the board and hes got two hits given up and one run, and Im taking him out after the fourth inning," Roenicke said. Chuck ONeil . The Brazilian goalkeeper signed a loan deal with the Major League Soccer club on Friday as he looks to get playing time ahead of this summers World Cup in his home country.Barrie and Terry preview round six of Super League XXI on the Sky Sports Rugby League podcast. Also See: Rugby League on Sky Fixtures and results Follow @SkySportsRL Pundits ' ' '