Messi may be a god on the soccer field, but when it comes to his pizza choices, he's proving to be quite the heretic. Brace yourselves, Crustians; even legends make topping mistakes.

The Pie Heard 'Round the World

It all kicked off when Lionel Messi, usually seen juggling a soccer ball, was caught juggling tomatoes, olives, and red onions onto a pizza. Yeah, you read that right: not a hint of mozzarella or pepperoni in sight. The man posted the whole ordeal on Instagram, posing with a grin that says, "I'm about to ruin pizza for millions."

Twitter's Cheesy Meltdown

Twitter lost its collective crust over the whole thing. Fans couldn't decide if Messi was trying to challenge the very foundations of pizza-dom, or if he was just living his best carb life.

Reactions ranged from hysterical disbelief to downright blasphemy. "That is the worst pizza I've ever seen," tweeted @MoSaladFC. "I know he follows his diet, but pizza without cheese is not pizza 🍕😭," said a devastated @GaneshMrshl. I mean, if this doesn't warrant an emergency Crustian council, what does?

Food for Thought

While Messi's staying mum on this pizza fiasco, let's not forget he's previously been spotted munching on such classics as sushi, pasta, and good ol' burgers. Makes you wonder if the man's even been formally introduced to a Margherita, doesn't it?

On the Pitch and Beyond

Amidst all this cheesy drama, Messi continues to play for Miami in the MLS, with sights set on winning titles and more. And hey, with his unmatched track record, who are we to say what the guy should or shouldn't eat? But let's be real: if Messi can handle the heat of the soccer field, he can surely handle some spicy Italian sausage on his pie.

Footie, Family, and Faux-Pas

When he's not unintentionally trolling pizza purists, Messi enjoys his life off the pitch with his wife Antonela Roccuzzo and their three munchkins—Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro. We can only hope he's teaching them the difference between a pizza and whatever the heck that was.