Major League Soccer star Inter Miami is in Barcelona on a private, family visit to Barcelona, where he built most of his legacy.
A romantic moment in the streets of Barcelona took an unexpected turn with the presence of one of the greatest players in the history of Spanish football. While a couple registered their marriage proposal with a bouquet of violets, Lionel Messi appeared in the background of the photos, walking quietly in the capital.
The video, which was posted on social media last Sunday (9), shows the boy handing flowers to his girlfriend who was touched by the gesture. Behind them, almost without anyone noticing them, the Argentine star appears, accompanied by two men, crossing the scene in a natural way.
Only later did the couple notice the star’s presence and reacted with surprise and laughter, disbelieving the coincidence. The recording quickly went viral, garnering millions of views and comments from fans who were surprised by this unexpected encounter.
Lionel is in Barcelona on a personal visit to the city where he built most of his career and established himself as the eternal idol of the Catalan club. Inter Miami’s next fixture is scheduled for November 23, a Sunday, and the star has had some free time on the calendar.
A couple filming a romantic video in the streets of Barcelona with Lionel Messi walking behind them.
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Messi’s plans for the future
In addition to his time in Spain, the Inter Miami striker is using this period to reflect on the future of his career. In a recent interview with NBC News, the 38-year-old Argentine explained that he intends to compete in the 2026 World Cup, but stressed that he will evaluate his physical condition in the coming months to make a decision.
“I will evaluate this day by day when I start the pre-season next year with Inter Miami. I will see if I can really be 100%. If I will be useful to the group, to the team”, said the national star.
Messi also stressed the importance of wearing the Argentina shirt again in any official competition. “We came out winners of the last World Cup, but to be able to defend it on the pitch again is amazing. So, playing for the national team is always a dream,” he said.
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