Lionel Messi, the best MLS player of the week, made headlines once again as he attended the Miami Heat game against the Boston Celtics in the NBA Playoffs. Accompanied by fellow Blaugrana legends Luis Suárez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba, Messi watched the Heat’s disappointing loss to the Celtics, who now lead the series 3-1.
Despite the loss, Messi’s presence at the Kaseya Center was a major attraction of the night, drawing applause from the crowd and attention from television cameras. The Heat, who had previously won a game in Boston, now find themselves on the brink of elimination as they head back to Massachusetts for Game 5.
Taking advantage of a break in the MLS schedule, Messi enjoyed a night out with friends and family in Miami, where he continues to impress on the field with Inter Miami. With 22 goals and 10 assists in 23 games, Messi is having a record-breaking season as he leads his team to the top of the Eastern Conference.
Despite the loss at the basketball game, Messi’s star power was on full display at the Kaseya Center, where fans and fellow players alike were in awe of the soccer legend’s presence. The question now remains whether Messi’s luck will rub off on the Heat as they fight to stay alive in the NBA Playoffs.