Patrick Mahomes teams up with Lionel Messi as the superstars pose with the FIFA World Cup trophy. In a thrilling collision of sports worlds, NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes and soccer legend Lionel Messi joined forces. The two stars posed alongside the iconic FIFA World Cup trophy which is set to be hosted across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Mahomes and Messi Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback, and Messi, the Inter Miami forward and captain of Argentina’s national team, showcased their growing friendship. This isn’t the first time Mahomes and Messi have crossed paths. PAY ATTENTION: Stay updated with the Latest Soccer News in Nigeria from Pulse Sports Their friendship began in April 2024 at Arrowhead Stadium, where Mahomes, admittedly nervous, met Messi ahead of an Inter Miami match against Sporting Kansas City. The two have since deepened their bond, with Messi showing his support for Mahomes by attending key NFL games. Notably, Messi was in the stands for the 2025 Superbowl in New Orleans earlier this year. Messi watched on as the Kansas Chiefs lost the 2025 Superbowl to eventual champions the Philadelphia Eagles chasing a threepeat.