Martin, several members including myself have told you that when it comes to Messi, it is best to shell out the big bucks and buy through icons. They are the only company that has licensed signings with him. Plus, you get an excellent quality signature since it isn't signed in a rushed environment; not to mention the fact that the jerseys/boots/balls that are signed on are all authentic and not counterfeit. All of the Messi signatures you have been posting are forgeries; for ease of mind, if I were you, I'd just buy one from Icons and call it a day. Other soccer players you could look elsewhere as there are many legitimate dealers out there if you know where to look, but the market for Messi is saturated with forgeries and there are some convincing attempts. It is one of those signatures you will just have to spend the extra money for peace of mind.