Lionel Messi Shines on Kiss Cam at Coldplay Concert—Chris Martin Calls Him “Greatest Athlete of All Time”
Lionel Messi appears on Coldplay’s Kiss Cam in Miami with wife Antonela, earning cheers and a heartfelt compliment from Chris Martin, who called him “the greatest athlete of all time”—a feel-good moment amid recent Kiss Cam controversy.
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Lionel Messi and his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, were featured on the Kiss Cam during Coldplay’s concert at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, prompting enthusiastic cheers and chants of “Messi! Messi!” from the crowd. The beloved couple smiled and waved, delivering a heartwarming contrast to a recent Kiss Cam controversy involving tech executives.
Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin took a moment to serenade Messi, declaring him “the greatest athlete of all time.” The gesture was met with visible appreciation and applause from fans, creating one of the event’s most memorable moments.
The concert moment came after Messi missed Inter Miami’s MLS match against FC Cincinnati due to a one-match suspension for skipping the All-Star Game without prior notice—a rule violation shared with teammate Jordi Alba. Both players are expected to return for the August 10 match against Orlando City.
The viral Kiss Cam appearance is especially notable against the backdrop of a recent scandal at a Boston concert, where a Kiss Cam couple—later identified as Astronomer’s CEO Andy Byron and HR chief Kristin Cabot—reacted awkwardly and prompted a public uproar, culminating in Byron’s resignation. One of the key reasons Chris Martin jokingly referred to them during his set.
