Hollywood star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson recently had a moment that delighted fans around the world when he met football legend Lionel Messi – the living symbol of Inter Miami CF. With an excitement that could not be hidden, The Rock shared that he felt “honored and excited” to witness firsthand the huge influence of Messi in MLS.
“It’s great to see Messi not only playing, but also inspiring and promoting the strong development of soccer in the United States,” The Rock said proudly. He also did not hesitate to express his full support for Inter Miami CF – the team that is making history with impressive performance under the leadership of the Argentine star.
The moment the two icons – one from Hollywood and one from the world of soccer – met quickly went viral on social media. Fans called it “the meeting of two true legends”, and The Rock was a true fanboy as he could not hide his admiration for Messi – who is continuing to write a new chapter for American soccer.