Lionel Messi waved back at the kids and they were delighted by witnessing the superstar training and playing in front of them
Lionel Messi’s Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) had a special supporter in the stands during their Ligue 1 match at the Parc des Princes against Rennes on Sunday (March 19th). Kim Kardashian together with her children, who are big fans of football and especially Lionel Messi. Earlier this week, the American celebrity was present at the Emirates Stadium in London to support the Gunners (Arsenal) in their Europa League match against Sporting.
However, the presence of the Kardashian family did not bring happiness to Arsenal, just like Lionel Messi’s PSG. Sporting beat Arsenal on aggregate over two legs, while Messi’s PSG were beaten 2-0 by arch-rivals Rennes in their Ligue 1 encounter.
Messi waved at the children and they were delighted to witness the superstar training and playing in front of them.
Watch the video here:
📲 | Kim Kardashian on IG story :
— PSG Chief (@psg_chief) March 19, 2023
“When Leo Messi says hi back” pic.twitter.com/QnWuTaiVIq
— Shady 999 (@seguncertii) March 19, 2023
Great to welcome special guest @KimKardashian to the Parc des Princes today! #PSGSRFC pic.twitter.com/xbWtnDTEER
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) March 19, 2023
Kim Kardashian is known for her love for her children. Seeing them happy is all she wants, and this time the reality star made her 9-year-old son, named Saint, meet the best player in the world of soccer. Saint was joined by a group of his friends who tried to wave at Messi and get his attention.
“When Leo Messi greets you,” Kim wrote on her Instagram story, which went viral. The kids looked happier than ever before the game even started.
Kim shared the adorable moment on social media and her stories went viral. Messi waved at the kids and their reaction was too sweet. The kids also met Kylian Mbappe and Brazilian star Neymar via FaceTime after the game. PSG are in a tricky situation as they are out of the UEFA Champions League with Lionel Messi rumored to be eyeing a way back to Barcelona. Mbappe remains unhappy with the team’s performance up front and Neymar is currently sidelined with injury.