Messi, widely recognized as one of the greatest soccer players of all time, has disclosed his interest in other sports beyond soccer. The World Cup champion mentioned that his relocation to the United States has sparked a newfound fascination with American football, and he has also shared a list of his favorite sports outside of his own profession.

He told the Big Time Podcast about his favorite sports: “Tennis, padel, basketball, and American football. I’m learning a lot about American football, getting to know it better, and loving it.”

Messi’s involvement with Inter Miami has attracted numerous celebrities and sports figures from tennis and American football to the MLS team. Tennis players Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa were presented with Messi shirts during their visit to the club, while NFL athletes Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase were seen sporting FC Cincinnati shirts when Messi attended a game with Inter Miami last season. Messi’s arrival in the U.S. has resulted in over 1 million viewers tuning in to watch Miami games, a viewership that rivals only the NFL and college football.

Currently sidelined due to ιnjᴜry, Messi was absent from Argentina’s matches against Costa Rica and El Salvador during the international break. It is anticipated that he will make his return for Inter Miami’s Champions Cup match against Monterrey on April 3rd.