Yes, the Super Bowl was a distant dream for many teams, but that didn’t mean people were going to miss this historic clash. Miami Dolphins star WR Tyreek Hill was among the stars who showed up. It must’ve been hard for him to witness the game he wished he could’ve been a part of. I mean, there was a time when he won the same Lombardi alongside his mate Patrick Mahomes. But this time, all he could do was support him from afar. There were a lot of sports icons who gathered for the Chiefs, so unexpected interactions were bound to happen. And for Hill, one of those moments involved meeting a true legend.
Yes, the Chiefs’ support was booming with big names like Taylor Swift, Paul Rudd, Pete Davidson, and many others. But the one who caught Tyreek Hill’s attention was none other than Inter Miami’s star, Lionel Messi. WOW! We really don’t think there was anyone in the stadium with a fan base bigger than him. And Tyreek was one of those fans who was simply blessed to meet the legend. In a recent IG story, he even posted a picture hugging Messi and wrote a two-word message: “THE GOAT.”
Tyreek wasn’t the only one who got the chance to meet the legend—Messi also met the Mahomes family. Randi Mahomes posted a picture on her IG, hugging Messi and smiling. Even after the Chiefs lost the game, his presence was a reason to smile. Come on, he’s been through more defeats in his career than Patrick Mahomes ever has. But the most heartfelt moment? When Patrick’s half-sister, Zoe Mahomes, met THE GOAT. By the way, she’s into soccer too, so obviously, she was crying tears of joy after meeting him. Zoe even posted a picture with Leo, and her caption read, “Dream come true! Thank you, God!”
The funniest moment of the night came when Tyreek Hill met Messi’s son, Mateo. Mateo was rocking a Patrick Mahomes jersey when Hill walked up to him. With a smile, Hill asked, “Who’s your favorite player?” Mateo, knowing the situation, cheekily responded, “You.” Lionel laughed, Hill laughed, and they all knew Mateo was just playing along. The kid was caught red-handed, but hey, he knew how to keep the moment fun. But that brings up an interesting question—why was he there in the first place? Was it simply because his son loves the Chiefs, or was there something bigger behind his presence? Let’s take a closer look.
The $48 billion sportswear giant made its presence felt in a big way at the Super Bowl. Soccer legend Lionel Messi was at the event in New Orleans with his family and friends, cheering on Patrick Mahomes from an Adidas suite. Leo arrived in style, rocking Adidas sweats and an unreleased pair of Messi x Adidas Superstar 82 sneakers. It wasn’t just about watching the game—his presence was a statement, a reminder of Adidas’ dominance in the sports world. And rightfully so, given that Messi holds a lifetime contract with the German sportswear brand, reportedly worth $1 billion (£788m).
Tyreek Hill also shared an IG story with Messi and Micah Parsons, writing, “Adidas family.” Hill, along with Leo, Parsons, Anna Hall, and Darius Slayton, recently featured in an Adidas advert, which carried the caption, “From the adidas family cookout to the Big Game,” proving the brand’s reach across multiple sports. Messi’s presence at a major U.S. sporting event is rare, but Adidas’ massive deal with him seems to be changing that. While he’s been the face of Adidas for years, the brand has been more aggressive in marketing him beyond soccer since his move to Inter Miami.
Yes, Messi overshadowed Tyreek’s buzz in Miami. As the highest-paid athlete in the city, he instantly took the spotlight. But he didn’t arrive alone—he brought his longtime Barcelona teammates and current Inter Miami stars Luis Suárez, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets. The Super Bowl wasn’t just a battle on the field—it became a superstar meetup, uniting legends from different sports under one roof and further strengthening Adidas’ dominance on the global sports stage.
