Messi, Busquets, Suárez, and Jordi Alba enjoy the Super Bowl after Inter Miami's thrashing

The Super Bowl is much more than an American football game. Year after year, the event brings together the biggest stars from sports, music, and film on one of the most media-covered nights of the calendar. The 59th edition, held at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, was no exception, and among the luxury attendees were four legends of FC Barcelona: Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, Luis Suárez, and Jordi Alba.

🔥 From the thrashing to the NFL spectacle

Just hours before attending the Super Bowl 2025, the players from Inter Miami had a great night on the pitch. In their last friendly match, the team coached by Gerardo 'Tata' Martino crushed Olimpia from Honduras with a resounding 0-5, where Messi left his mark with a goal.

After the exhibition on the field, the MLS stars headed to one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year, where they were spotted enjoying the atmosphere of the grand final between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers.

⭐ Messi and his former teammates, part of the spectacle

The presence of Messi and his teammates did not go unnoticed, generating a wave of comments on social media. Since their arrival in the MLS, the former FC Barcelona players have shown their passion for major events in the United States, from the NBA to now the NFL.

In addition to the stars of Inter Miami, celebrities such as LeBron James, Taylor Swift, Jay-Z, and Tom Brady were also in the stands, making this Super Bowl an edition full of stars.

🔥 Messi shines in Honduras with a goal and two assists in Inter Miami's thrashing of Olimpia

📍 The Herons dominate in San Pedro Sula with a stellar performance from Leo and a Suárez who scored his first goal in 2025.

Inter Miami continues its preseason preparations with firm steps. In their third friendly of the Latin American tour, Javier Mascherano's team showed their best version and thrashed 5-0 against CD Olimpia at the Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano in San Pedro Sula. The standout figure of the night was Lionel Messi, who scored a goal and provided two assists in a high-level performance that thrilled the Honduran fans.

⚽ Messi, the soul of the spectacle in San Pedro Sula

From the start, the match showcased a dominant Inter Miami with a clear intention to impose their football. The opening goal came in the 27th minute, when Luis Suárez assisted Messi, who was one-on-one with goalkeeper Edrick Menjivar and finished coolly for 1-0.

Despite scoring against a Honduran team, the Catracho fans cheered for the Argentine star, recognizing his magic on the field. But Messi was not satisfied with his goal and continued to create danger. Before halftime, the Inter Miami captain shone with two key assists:

• 🏹 Minute 40: Fede Redondo, after a ball steal, received a great wall pass from Messi and finished classily at the near post.
• 🏹 Minute 44: Noah Allen only had to push the ball after a brilliant play from the '10', who left goalkeeper Menjivar behind and provided the pass for 3-0 before halftime.

🔥 Suárez scores and Sailor seals the thrashing

In the second half, Luis Suárez finally broke his goal drought with Inter Miami. In the 54th minute, the Uruguayan forward took advantage of a great play from Benjamín Cremaschi to leave Güiti behind and powerfully finish at the near post, marking 4-0 and celebrating his first goal in 2025 with the Florida club.

With the result practically sealed, Mascherano made substitutions, resting Messi, Suárez, and Busquets. However, the goal fest did not end there. In the 79th minute, Leo Afonso broke down the wing and Ryan Sailor took advantage of the cross to push the ball and seal the thrashing 5-0 on Honduran soil.

🏆 Last challenge before the official start

With this crushing victory, Inter Miami remains unbeaten in their preseason and focuses on their last friendly before the start of the 2025 MLS season. The next challenge for the Herons will be against Orlando City, in a Florida state classic that promises to be the ultimate test before the official debut.

📌 Match summary

✅ Goals:
⚽ Messi (27’)
⚽ Redondo (40’)
⚽ Allen (44’)
⚽ Suárez (54’)
⚽ Sailor (79’)

🎯 Assists:
🎁 Suárez (for Messi)
🎁 Messi (for Redondo and Allen)
🎁 Cremaschi (for Suárez)
🎁 Afonso (for Sailor)

📍 Will Messi be able to maintain this level and lead Inter Miami to the title in 2025?