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During a recent Coldplay concert at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, Inter Miami star Lionel Messi and his wife Antonela Roccuzzo were caught on the kisscam.
This time, the couple managed to avoid any controversy, unlike the recent incident involving the former Astronomer CEO.
Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) waves to fans during warmups before the match against FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium on July 16, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Katie Stratman/Imagn Images)
Messi and Roccuzzo appeared on the jumbotron, smiling and waving to the crowd while Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin praised Messi as the “No. 1 sportsperson of all time.”
Meanwhile, in Major League Soccer, Messi and his Inter Miami teammate Jordi Alba received one-match suspensions for skipping the MLS All-Star Game. Messi’s absence was due to a busy schedule, while Alba was recovering from an injury.
Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi (10) looks into the stands after scoring a goal during the second half of an MLS soccer match [against the New York Red Bulls Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Harrison, N.J. (Frank Franklin II/AP Photo)
According to MLS Commissioner Don Garber, the league had to enforce its policy regarding player participation in the All-Star Game, resulting in the suspension of Messi and Alba.
Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas criticized the league’s decision, calling it “draconian.”
Inter Miami defender Jordi Alba, left, and forward Lionel Messi chat as they arrive before the start of an MLS soccer match against Toronto FC, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Wilfredo Lee/AP Photo)
Inter Miami’s match against Cincinnati ended in a 0-0 draw.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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