In a heartwarming display of admiration and fandom, Kim Kardashian’s son, Saint West, recently paid a touching tribute to football legend Lionel Messi.
The seven-year-old soccer enthusiast attended Messi’s Inter Miami debut in the MLS and chose a unique way to show his appreciation for the Argentine superstar.
With ‘M-10’ braided into his hair, Saint captured the hearts of fans worldwide and left an indelible mark on the football community.
Lionel Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, has had an illustrious career playing for Barcelona in La Liga, where he won a record seven Ballon d’Or awards and numerous other accolades.
Followed by a season at PSG. Now, with his move to Inter Miami, he brings his magic to the United States, offering fans like Saint West the opportunity to witness his greatness live in action.
Kim Kardashian, the renowned businesswoman, and Kanye West, the controversial rapper, have never hidden their love for sports, and their son Saint West has inherited their passion.
Saint’s infatuation with soccer, and particularly with Lionel Messi, was revealed by his doting mother in an interview ahead of the historic match.
Kim stated that she would do anything for her baby, which included embarking on soccer trips and attending various exhibition games with Saint throughout the summer.
Saint had his hair braided with the letters ‘M-10,’ representing Messi’s initials and jersey number. Kim Kardashian shared this unique tribute on her social media to witness the genuine affection her son had for his favorite player.
As Messi took to the field for his first appearance with Inter Miami, Saint was among the high-profile celebrities present at the DRV PNK Stadium, eager to witness greatness in action.
After Messi’s dramatic stoppage-time winner secured a 2-1 victory over Cruz Azul, the excited young fan approached his idol for a photograph, and Messi graciously obliged.
The heartwarming moment between Saint and Messi was caught on camera. In one of the clips, Saint, accompanied by his friend, can be seen shouting “Messi! Messi! Messi!” as the football legend approached them.
The two boys, donned in matching black and pink Messi jerseys, then excitedly posed for a photograph with their idol, capturing the sheer joy on the young boy’s face.
Messi himself was touched by the display of admiration from his young fan as images surfaced of his signed Inter Miami shirt addressed to Saint, the football legend cherished the special moment he shared with the young boy on the field.
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