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Messi's Kiss Cam Cameo at Coldplay Concert Fuels Fan Frenzy

Chris Martin delivered a personal tribute to the suspended Inter Miami forward during thunderous chants at Coldplay's Miami concert

Lionel Messi was at Coldplay's gig with wife and kids.
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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