'Messi! Messi!' — Fans erupt as Lionel Messi attends Coldplay concert with wife
Lionel Messi
may have been sidelined from Inter Miami's recent clash with FC Cincinnati due to suspension, but the Argentine icon made headlines nonetheless — not on the pitch, but at a Coldplay concert.
Messi and his wife Antonela Roccuzzo were spotted enjoying
Coldplay
's final U.S. show on their Music of the Spheres World Tour at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Sunday night.
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As soon as the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner appeared on the venue's video board, the crowd erupted into thunderous chants of 'Messi! Messi! Messi!', briefly transforming the stadium atmosphere into something more fitting for a World Cup final than a concert.
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The moment quickly went viral on social media, with fans capturing footage of the footballing legend smiling and soaking up the admiration. It wasn't Messi's first Coldplay experience either — the 38-year-old is a known fan and had previously attended one of their concerts in May 2023 while in Barcelona.
The timing of the outing worked perfectly for Messi, who had an unexpected weekend off due to his suspension for missing the MLS All-Star Game.
Inter Miami's CEO had earlier commented on Messi's disappointment at being forced to sit out, suggesting it could influence how the superstar is perceived by fans and league officials.
Still, the Miami crowd's electric response was a reminder that Messi's popularity transcends sport. For a few moments, Hard Rock Stadium wasn't just the site of a concert — it became a global celebration of the greatest footballer of his generation blending seamlessly into American pop culture.
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