After securing his second Ligue 1 title with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Lionel Messi made a swift return to Spain and was spotted attending a sensational Coldplay concert in Barcelona.
The 35-year-old football maestro took the opportunity to immerse himself in one of the most highly anticipated music festivals of the year.
With his recent sporting triumph still fresh in everyone’s minds, Messi added an extra layer of excitement and star power to the event.
Fans and concert-goers were delighted to witness the convergence of two global phenomena – the brilliance of Messi on the football pitch and the electrifying performances of Coldplay on the musical stage.
In a video shared on Twitter, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner was seen in the audience at the concert at Montjuic Stadium and seemed to be trying to maintain a low profile.
The World Cup winner quickly discovered that was impossible when assembled Barcelona supporters recognised him sitting in the lower stands and started singing his name in unison.
Messi reportedly skipped the annual UNFP ceremony, which recognises the top players in Ligue 1, Ligue 2, and the D1 Arkema (women’s first division) to attend the concert, reports RMC Sport.
The Argentine genius was one of four PSG players nominated for the French league’s team of the year, along with award-winner Kylian Mbappe, Achraf Hakimi, and Nuno Mendes.
Messi’s condition for Barcelona return
Meanwhile, Messi has requested Barcelona sign his fellow Argentina teammates, Angel Di Maria and Leandro Paredes, ahead of his potential return, Sportskeeda reports.
Both of these footballers played alongside their national captain at Paris Saint-Germain last season before joining Juventus at the start of the 2022/23 campaign.
With Juve likely to miss out on UEFA Champions League qualification for next season, Messi now wants Barcelona to sign the Argentines as one of his conditions for re-signing for the Catalan giants.
Messi waves at PSG fans
Earlier, Sports Brief of some PSG fans after a turbulent few weeks which saw supporters boo him during matches.
The 35-year-old had certainly earned the wrath of the Parisian club’s supporters after being suspended for two weeks for an unsanctioned trip to Saudi Arabia.
During PSG’s training session on Friday, Messi appeared in a joyous mood and was captured waving at the few fans who chanted his name during their practice.