Overview

• Messi appeared on the Jumbotron kiss cam alongside wife Antonela Roccuzzo and chose to wave instead of hiding
• Thousands erupted into chants of “Messi! Messi! Messi!” as the crowd recognised the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner
• Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin greeted Messi as “the number one sportsperson of all time” on stage
• The kiss cam clip went viral on social media, underscoring Messi’s star power beyond the football pitch
• Messi remains sidelined by a one-match MLS suspension for missing the All-Star Game but has embraced public outings to sustain his profile