Messi & Vázquez: Emotional Night at Rocky Screening

Lionel Messi attended the work ‘Rocky’ by Nico Vázquez and revolutionized Corrientes Street (Video: Instagram)

The presence of Lionel Messi caused One of the most unique nights on Corrientes Street Last Tuesday, September 2, when he attended the theater Lola Membrives To witness Rockythe work directed and starring Nicolás Vázquez. The player’s arrival transformed the usual climate of Buenos Aires Avenue, generating a concentration of curious and fans who approached in search of a photo next to the idol. The event, gestated just hours before the next match of the Argentine National Team against Venezuela, extended to the interior and exterior of the theater, with thousands of people chanting “Give it champion” Seeing Messi accompanied by the cast and his own family.

Nico Vázquez’s response to his friend’s gesture first manifested himself on stage and then on his social networks. This Wednesday, the actor used his Instagram account to share words of gratitude and publicly recognize what the visit of the National Team in two different posts meant.

The captain of the Argentine National Team was cheered by the public and received an emotional thanks from the actor
Messi's visit coincided
Messi’s visit coincided with a special personal moment for Nico Vázquez after his divorce
Messi shared the function together
Messi shared the function with his family and highlighted the experience as ‘very special’
Nico Vázquez expressed his gratitude
Nico Vázquez expressed his gratitude to Messi on social networks and described him as ‘the best player in history’

In its first publication, accompanied by a reel who summarized the most important moments of the day, the protagonist of the work wrote: “Unforgettable night, with a unique and unparalleled person. A friend, an exceptional human being and, in addition, the best player in history. Thanks for visiting us and for coming to see Rocky. Because as I always say: Rocky we are all, and if there is someone who represents that, you are”.

Later, he added: “Having shared tonight with your family, whom I also love, and who enjoyed like any normal family, fills me with love and satisfaction. I am proud of you and it makes me very happy to see you enjoy what you deserve so much. I want life to continue giving you spectacular moments, because you won them with humility and greatness. The world loves you. I love you with all my heart. ”

The event generated a crowd
The event generated a multitude of fans and curious at the Lola Membrives Theater
Nico Vázquez made his
Nico Vázquez made his dad to meet Lionel Messi in a meeting after the work
The friendship between
The friendship between Messi and Vázquez was consolidated with this new meeting in the theater

This was not all. Nico Vázquez made a second publication. This time, it was a set of photos of the night, which accompanied a new text. “Unforgettable night and moments. Have the possibility of being with two Rocky of my life, my dad and leo. Share it as a family, with yours and with mine, with my friends, with my theater classmates and with so many people I want, made it even more special.”

As a closure, the director of Rocky He explained to his followers: “Leo has that humility and that immense talent of making so many people happy and once again he gave us a night that I will never forget. Thank you, God! Thank you to life!”

Messi's family too
Messi’s family also said present in the work starring Nico
Nico Vázquez's publications
Nico Vázquez’s publications reflected the emotion and meaning of the visit for the cast and his family
“Have the possibility of being with two Rocky of my life, my dad and leo,” Nico wrote in his publication

The reaction of those present when they saw the striker in the theater was immediate. In the videos that circulated on social networks, the moment is observed when the actor, totally excited, invites the world champion to get on stage: “Thank you for being here. Tell me what you thought is important. And I die. That you talk to me, that you give me a return you …”the actor expressed with a laugh at the crowd.

Messi himself did not dodged the faithful thanks to his low profile style, he addressed the actor a few words. “The truth was spectacular. They are all phenomena. For me, this is a very, very special night. It is not always given that my whole family is in Buenos Aires …”.

This was not the first time that Messi chose a function of Nico to enjoy as a family. The relationship between the two dates back to previous encounters; In March 2023, Messi had already starred in comedy Tootsie. However, the appearance in Rocky He took another color, because it was a pending promise between friends and for the personal moment that the actor is going through, after his recent divorce of Gimena Accardi.

Marcus Cole

Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.

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