Leonel Messi and his wife, Antonella Roccuzzocoincided in the match between Paris Saint Germain Y benfica with Kit Harringtonthe actor who plays Jon Snow in the popular HBO series “Game of Thrones”.
The photo of the meeting, taken by Roccuzzo and replicated by Messi, caused a furor on social networks, which were quickly filled with reactions, memes and comments from both Messi fans and fans of the multi-award winning series.
“Messi fan of Jon Snow like all good beings,” wrote a tweeter. “The biggest got together”, “the crossover you knew you needed”, launched other users of the little bird’s network.
The meeting took place in the Princes Parkin Parisduring the soccer match in which PSG and Benfica tied 1-1. On this occasion, Lionel Messi watched the match from the box, due to a small physical discomfort in a calf that prevented him from playing the match, according to statements of the French club.
With 40 days to go Qatar World Cup, Messi must dedicate himself to overcoming his ailment in order to play in the expected event. The cameras captured Messi’s reactions during the game, as well as those of Harrington, a situation that gave rise to one of the most viral memes of the occasion, where both figures watch the game with equal concentration.
Meanwhile, Harrington prepares to “snow”; the sequel that will tell what happens to his character after the highly criticized ending of “Game of Thrones”. In 2019, Harrington had to enter a rehabilitation clinic after the end of the last season, since the stress and pressure triggered serious alcohol addiction problems in the actor.
Currently, the sequel to “Game of Thrones”, “The Dragon House”is being broadcast on the HBO platform, reaping applause and criticism among fans.
by RN