In the sporting world, the only person Lionel Messi wants to meet is Michael Jordan: “I would like to have a photo”

Lionel Messi wants a picture with just one sporting personality in the world, and he doesn't play football!

In the sporting world, the only person Lionel Messi wants to meet is Michael Jordan: “I would like to have a photo”

Lionel Messi wants a picture with basketball icon Michael Jordan (Via IMAGO & X/@NBA)

Like everyone else on the planet, even Lionel Messi is a fan when it comes to basketball sensation Michael Jordan. The 36-year-old Argentine is one of the must popular people on the planet, with his name and legacy reaching far and wide.

He is the second-most followed personality on Instagram, second only to ‘rival’ Cristiano Ronaldo. However, in a recent interaction with the media, Messi revealed that he too wants a picture with a celebrity, and it’s none other than Michael Jordan.

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From the sports world, I would like to have a photo with (Michael) Jordan - meet him and have a photo with him.
Lionel Messi told ESPN Argentina

Even though Messi has been surrounded by fans throughout his career, his move to the MLS has been a change of scenery for the star. Even big-name superstars like LeBron James, Hollywood stars like Owen Wilson, Will Smith and Kim Kardashian have turned up to witness the Argentine in action.

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The No.10 added that he feels grateful for the way he’s been treated in the USA ever since he made the move to Inter Miami. The superstar recently revealed that he barely leaves his mansion in Miami.

Lionel Messi reveals went he won’t be going to the 2024 Summer Olympics

Every national team at the 2024 Paris Olympics football tournament can bring in three senior players to the competition. Lionel Messi‘s former international and club teammate Javier Mascherano is in charge of the squad and is currently engaged in fixing his starting XI for the competition. In a recent interaction with the press, Messi revealed why he will not be joining La Albiceleste for the tournament.

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Lionel Messi is still not sure whether he’ll play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup (Via X/@brfootball)
I spoke with Masche and the truth is that we both understood the situation. It's a difficult time because now there is the Copa America. At this age I cannot play everything. I have to choose my months and it'd be too much to play two tournaments in a row.
Lionel Messi told ESPN Argentina

Messi is currently in training with the Argentine squad for the Copa America. The defending Champions kick off their campaign against Canada on the 21st of this month.

They will also play Chile and Peru in the group stages of the tournament. Messi returned to action for La Albiceleste in a friendly match against Ecuador on Monday. The World Cup champions also have a game against Guatemala before the start of the tournament.

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