If anyone thought that Lionel Messi would miss the grand party of Super Bowl LIX, they clearly underestimated the power of the Argentine star… and a good private jet. After playing the friendly match between Inter Miami and CD Olimpia in Honduras, the World Cup champion made a sprint worthy of a Champions League final to land just in time in New Orleans and witness the biggest spectacle in American sports, the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Argentine star was seen in the ‘Adidas Suite’ at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans alongside his friends and teammates from Inter Miami, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, and Luis Suárez, as well as other friends and family members.
The night before the Super Bowl, Messi put on his cleats to face Olimpia at the Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano in San Pedro Sula as part of the Inter Miami preseason international tour. The MLS team, led by Javier Mascherano, continues to prepare for a season where all eyes are on number 10 and his star teammates on the ‘Herons’.
Messi’s Journey from San Pedro Sula to New Orleans
Despite the match in Honduras, the Argentine captain’s itinerary was meticulously planned so that, as soon as the match ended, he could board a private flight directly to New Orleans, where Super Bowl LIX was being held at the Caesars Superdome. Because if there’s someone who knows how to move with pinpoint precision on and off the field, it’s Lionel Andrés Messi.
The match in Honduras ended with a goal from the ‘Flea’ in a 5-0 victory, and within minutes, Messi and his team were already on their way to the airport. With a private jet waiting and all the necessary permits in place, the Rosario idol took off for Louisiana with the same speed he uses to dodge defenders on the field.
The flight between San Pedro Sula and New Orleans takes about five hours, so time was on the Argentine star’s side. Once in the United States, Messi went straight to the Caesars Superdome, where he was seen relaxed and enjoying the pre-game show, ready to watch the action of the big NFL game.
Messi’s Unknown Passion for the NFL
With this appearance at the Super Bowl, Lionel Messi reaffirms that his influence transcends any sports boundary. He is not only a global football icon but also a figure of global impact capable of creating a stir at any international event.
Now, as he enjoys the showdown for the Vince Lombardi trophy, the question remains: Will we ever see him throw a touchdown pass? With Messi, nothing is impossible.
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