Sportspersons go crazy for the much viral "Ice Bucket Challenge" (watch videos)

Watch Lionel Messi accepting the Ice Bucket Challenge


Lionel Messi – wearing a rather revealing vest-pants combo – nominated Ezequiel Lavezzi, Sergio Aguero and Nico Vazquez to conquer the challenge via his Instagram page.


Watch David Beckham accepting the Ice Bucket Challenge



In a video posted on his Facebook page, Beckham squats nervously before three members of his entourage pour a sizeable bucket of water over him.

The former England captain's nominees were Basketball legends Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan and Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio.