Tag: Rodrigo De Paul

Colapinto Meets Idol Messi Ahead of Miami Grand Prix

Franco Colapinto
May 2026

Franco Colapinto fulfilled a lifelong dream by meeting Lionel Messi in Miami, sharing a private moment with his idol after previously gifting the football legend a signed race helmet. The meeting took place at Inter Miami’s training ground, allowing a quiet interaction away from media attention. The connection followed Colapinto’s earlier gesture and highlighted a mutual respect between two prominent Argentine athletes.

Messi’s Kolkata GOAT Tour stop descends into chaos after security meltdown

Lionel Messi
December 2025

Lionel Messi’s highly hyped appearance in Kolkata turned ugly as overcrowding, pitch invasions and political entourages restricted visibility, left fans furious and forced the Argentina icon to leave after barely twenty minutes, turning a showcase event into a public relations embarrassment. With more than eighty thousand fans inside Salt Lake Stadium, dozens of politicians, officials and celebrities swarmed Messi on the pitch, overwhelming security and triggering unrest in the stands, where angry supporters ripped seats and threw objects while organisers rushed the Inter Miami group away for safety.

De Paul: Messi renewal boosts Inter Miami’s playoff belief

Inter Miami (MLS)
October 2025

De Paul said Messi’s extension through 2028 supercharges confidence, calling the captain irreplaceable and an advantage “every week.” Miami’s 3–1 playoff opener—buoyed by Messi’s influence—adds momentum as the Herons chase MLS Cup. The dressing room, De Paul noted, feeds off certainty about Messi’s future, translating into clarity of roles, sharper execution, and playoff composure.

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