Super Bowl LIX could have a very special guest: Lionel Messi. Although his presence at the event has not been officially confirmed, speculation has intensified after a revealing exchange with Patrick Mahomes, the star quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs. When asked if the Argentine star would be attending Sunday’s game, Mahomes responded with a firm "yes", further fueling the rumors.

Messi has commitments with Inter Miami, which plays a friendly match on Saturday, but this wouldn’t prevent the World Cup champion from being in New Orleans the following day. The NFL is a global spectacle that brings together celebrities from all fields, and Messi's possible presence would perfectly align with the event’s star-studded atmosphere, where other high-profile figures, like Taylor Swift (Travis Kelce’s partner), are also expected to attend.

Mahomes, who had the chance to meet Messi at an MLS match in 2023, didn’t hide his admiration for the football legend. "Having someone of that caliber watching the game will be incredible. He’s an inspiration and a reference in his sport," said the quarterback, recalling the time he watched Messi play in Kansas City, where the Argentine scored a goal and made his mark on American soccer.

Messi has already been linked to the Super Bowl in the past, albeit in a different way. In the 2024 edition, he appeared in a commercial, showing his relaxed and playful side in a beer advertisement. His involvement in the event's media spectacle highlighted the global impact of his presence, even in a sport outside of soccer.

Although there is no official confirmation yet, the possibility of seeing Messi at Super Bowl LIX remains very real. The NFL knows that having him at the event would add even more excitement and strengthen the connection between soccer and American football in the U.S. market.

The big question now is: will he just be a high-profile spectator, or will he surprise everyone with an unexpected appearance? In the meantime, fans of both soccer and the NFL will be keeping a close eye to see if the world's best player will be present at the big game on Sunday.