Lionel Messi stopped to take a photo with a fan during game vs. Sporting KC
There were loads of goals during Sporting Kansas City’s 3-2 loss to Inter Miami CF on Saturday at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Unfortunately, there were a number of pitch invaders, too.
Miami’s Lionel Messi was the center of attention in the match, which drew more than 70,000 to Arrowhead. It was a big night for soccer in Kansas City.
Some of those fans decided they wanted to meet Messi while the game was being played. This was not a new phenomenon, as supporters in the past have bolted onto the pitch to greet the world’s best soccer player.
But it happened a few times on Saturday (one estimate said five fans tried to reach the pitch), and a couple of people succeeded in getting a photo with the Argentina star. That included a young fan, who received cheers from some supporters at Arrowhead.
The Star’s Emily Curiel captured the moment the boy was on the field and met his sports hero. It took place when there was a break in play because of an injury.
It’s got to be unnerving to see a fan running at you during a game, but Messi showed great patience in taking the photo with that young fan.
This story was originally published April 15, 2024 at 9:45 AM.
