SUMMARY
During a soccer match, a shot by Lionel Messi inadvertently struck and shattered a sports photographer's lens hood. While the lens hood was destroyed, the photographer and their camera equipment were unharmed. The incident highlights the risks sports photographers take with their gear, even with insurance and backup equipment. The photographer plans to keep the damaged lens hood as a memento.
TAKEAWAYS
Lionel Messi's soccer shot destroyed a photographer's lens hood.
The photographer and camera were not damaged in the incident.
The event underscores the risks faced by sports photographers.
The damaged lens hood is being kept as a souvenir.