Lionel Messi made a public appearance at Coldplay’s Miami concert on Sunday evening, attending the show at Hard Rock Stadium with his wife Antonela Roccuzzo and their children. The family watched the performance from a VIP suite, enjoying a break from football duties.
Antonela shared several photos from the concert on Instagram, capturing moments of laughter and relaxation. Messi, who missed Inter Miami’s match against FC Cincinnati due to suspension, appeared in high spirits during the evening.
The suspension followed his failure to appear in the recent MLS All-Star Game, leading to a mandatory one-game ban. Despite being off the pitch, the Argentine star received roaring applause at the stadium.
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Coldplay frontman Chris Martin acknowledged Messi during the concert, calling him “the number one sports person of all time.” The tribute was delivered as Messi and Antonela were shown on the giant screen, prompting cheers and chants from the crowd.
The footage from the event quickly spread across social media, with fans praising the singer’s tribute and Messi’s reaction. The moment gained attention not long after a kiss-cam clip featuring executives from Astronomer had also gone viral from a similar event.
Since joining Inter Miami, Messi has become more than just a football star—his appearances have turned into media events, drawing celebrity-level attention.