Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Obsesses Over Lionel Messi’s Vision Despite Losing to Inter Miami in Kansas City

Patrick Mahomes and his love for sports isn’t a secret. From playing games other than football like golf to co-owning soccer clubs, he ardently invests in the world of dynamic plays. One such engagement led the 3x Super Bowl Champion to his home turf, the Arrowhead Stadium, which witnessed a phenomenal match between Sporting KC and Inter Miami.

Ultimately, it was Miami that overpowered KC and won the match with a 3-2 score, and expectedly, Lionel Messi was at the center of it. While Sporting KC,  the MLS team co-owned by Mahomes, suffered a defeat, the 28-year-old had a completely unexpected reaction to the game. He couldn’t help but marvel at Messi’s sublime vision and creativity on the soccer pitch.

Patrick Mahomes was in awe of the soccer legend’s skills, his eyes glued to Messi’s every movement. “It’s awesome man, to see a guy at the top of any league make stuff happen with that kind of vision and passing,” he gushed to reporters in an official press conference today.

From his vantage point, Mahomes could appreciate the seemingly simple yet utterly brilliant ways Messi unlocked defenses – positioning, timing, weight of pass. It was poetry in motion, not unlike how Mahomes slices up NFL secondaries with his arm talent and field vision. Marc Geschwind also took to X to comment on the same. He wrote, “Fitting that Messi has an amazing assist with the best passer in the NFL in the stands, Patrick Mahomes.”

While Mahomes was already amazed looking at Messi skills on the field, he couldn’t help but add, shaking his head, “I mean it it shows you the what it is like when you have the top of the top kind of playing at any profession.” The two global icons had connected before the game, Messi’s aura leaving quite the impression.

The Kansas City Chiefs QB, according to a viral clip, said to Messi, “What’s up man? Hey, good luck man. Have fun out there.” While the loss stung for the home side, the raucous crowd of 72,610 had their money’s worth watching Messi work his magic.

From the pinpoint diagonal pass to free Gomez, to the moment of brilliance where he somehow created enough space to flick that rocket shot – it was a masterclass. Two GOATs, albeit in different codes, recognizing and respecting that rarified air of excellence, something that isn’t an unknown story in the realm of sports.

Patrick Mahomes and Messi’s GOAT crossover mirrors Ronaldo-Brady bond

The worlds of Mahomes and Messi collided and for hardcore sports fans, it evoked shades of when football’s GOAT Cristiano Ronaldo crossed paths with NFL legend Tom Brady.

Just like Mahomes was starry-eyed watching Messi work his magic at Arrowhead, Ronaldo revealed he got “good energy” from his chance encounter with Brady in the stands as Manchester United beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-2. This wholesome comment by the soccer legend was disclosed in 2022 in an interview with Piers Morgan.

“When you have another GOAT, it’s energy. It’s all about energy,” Ronaldo had shared about his Brady buff. Maybe Mahomes felt that same charged vibe as Messi hugged him pitch-side, two icons bound by an appreciation for each other’s artistry and athletic genius.

Interestingly, IShowSpeed put Brady on the spot this year, asking the NFL GOAT to pick between Ronaldo and Messi. Brady played it cool – “Ronaldo or Messi? I can’t pick.” Wise move, preserving neutrality in that eternal “who’s greater?” debate.

For fans of the beautiful game and gridiron alike, these crossover GOAT meet-ups are like a sacred cinematic moment you replay over and over, soaking in the greatness.