You would think you were watching a prestigious Hollywood awards ceremony if you saw all the celebrity A-listers who attended Lionel Messi's most recent game against Los Angeles FC. Here's a look!
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The Argentine superstar continues to draw large crowds to stadiums since making the switch to Major League Soccer in July. However, these are not just your regular football lovers but actors, musicians, and top-class athletes from other sports.
It seems that many of them are now desperate to marvel at the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner, whose arrival in the country seems to come at the perfect time given that they are set to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Mexico and Canada.
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A total of 29 celebrities were included in the list of notable attendees during Inter Miami's 3-1 win over LA FC in California, including Hollywood stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Holland, Will Ferrell, Toby Maguire, Owen Wilson, Jason Sudekis, and Ed Norton - just to name a few. British royals Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were also spotted at the game.
Notable musicians included Selena Gomez and Nas, while top US athletes like Lebron James and James Harden were also there to spectate. Messi did indeed put on a show for them, as he bagged two assists on the night to continue is sensational form, which has seen guide Inter Miami to their first Leagues Cup trophy last month.
AC Milan and USA national team star Christian Pulisic seemingly could not resist taking a jibe at Messi's star power, as remarked to video showing all the big-names who attended the MLS game: "Let them know they are invited to US national team games too," the 24-year-old cheekily wrote on Instagram.
Did you know?
Messi has a bodyguard allowed to protect while he is on the field.
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