Football mascot's new name inspired by Lionel Messi is so punny it hurts

On Saturday the Scottish championship team Inverness Caledonian Thistle (ICTFC) unveiled what was either genius or pure evil.

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At the IRN-BRU Scottish Challenge Cup Final against Dumbarton, ICTFC introduced their new mascot.

New mascot Lionel Nessi is making his debut with us today! #ICTFC pic.twitter.com/I56fccLeSv

— Official ICTFC (@ICTFC) March 24, 2018

It is my proud duty to inform you that Inverness Caley Thistle have named their new mascot Lionel Nessi. What a day! pic.twitter.com/AzlugLXxtd

— Liam Kirkaldy (@HolyroodLiam) March 24, 2018 Read more...

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