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Lionel Messi Makes Surprise Appearance at 'Rocky,' Earns Ovation in Buenos Aires

The outing highlighted his long friendship with Nicolás Vázquez ahead of Thursday's Venezuela qualifier.

Overview

  • Messi attended Rocky at the Teatro Lola Membrives on September 2 and was invited onstage after the performance.
  • He told the audience the show was “espectacular” and noted he had promised Vázquez he would come.
  • A security operation kept the visit quiet as Messi arrived with his parents, siblings and nieces and nephews.
  • Fans delivered a standing ovation and chanted “Dale campeón” as he left the theater.
  • Vázquez later shared unseen backstage videos calling it a “noche inolvidable,” while Messi continues preparations with Argentina for the World Cup qualifier.