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Lionel Messi sees one of his world records beaten by a Guinness world records holder

Barcelona forwards Luis Suarez (L) and Lionel Messi walk off the pitch after the game [PHOTO: COURTESY]

A freestyle footballer has broken a crazy world record that has previously been held by the likes of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez

John Farnworth attempted to control a football that was dropped from a staggering 137ft up in the air - and incredibly managed it after a few attempts.

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