"Coldplay's kiss cam captures Lionel Messi and his spouse in a viral moment"
Lionel Messi Attends Coldplay Concert, Misses MLS Match Due to Ban
Football superstar Lionel Messi and his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, were in attendance at a Coldplay concert at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami last week. The couple's appearance on the big screen during the concert was met with excitement from the crowd, who erupted in chants of "Messi! Messi!"
However, Messi was unable to play in Inter Miami's MLS match due to a one-match ban, which was handed to him this week alongside team-mate Jordi Alba. The ban was a result of the pair skipping the MLS All-Star game on Wednesday.
In the absence of Messi, Inter Miami faced a tough challenge in their MLS match. Despite this, Messi has been in impressive form this season, making 18 appearances and scoring 18 goals while providing 7 assists.
The ban may not be the end of Messi's time on the sidelines, as he and Alba could also be set to feature in the Leagues Cup before the Florida Derby. Miami face Mexican sides Atlas, Necaxa, and Pumas in the group stage of the Leagues Cup over the next 10 days. Messi and Alba will be free to return to MLS action against Orlando City on August 10.
Meanwhile, off the pitch, there has been controversy surrounding another high-profile figure. Andy Byron, the CEO of Astronomer, and Kristin Cabot, the company's Chief People Officer, were caught on a Kiss Cam at a Coldplay concert embracing each other. Despite both being married to other people, the moment went viral and led to significant fallout.
As a result, Astronomer's board launched a formal investigation. Byron was first put on leave, but subsequently resigned from his position as CEO on July 24, 2025. Kristin Cabot also resigned from her role as head of human resources about a week after the concert incident became public. Neither Byron nor Cabot has made a public statement about the incident.
The company emphasized its commitment to maintaining values and standards of conduct, stating that the leadership failed to meet those standards in this case. The incident caused reputational damage to Astronomer and drew widespread media attention.
- Fans of the Premier League might be interested to know that Lionel Messi has also shown his love for entertainment, attending a Coldplay concert during a recent break from football.
- The world of MMA could learn from Inter Miami's teamwork, as their players showed resilience in Messi's absence, highlighting the importance of strong team dynamics in sports.
- Social-media users were left discussing a unexpected controversy, as Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot's viral kiss during a Coldplay concert led to their resignations from Astronomer.
- While Messi was focusing on football, keeping up with the Premier League and other global sports competitions would provide exciting content for his pending free time, given his proven interest in various sports.
