Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini

📍 Location

📝 Description

Initial claim described Lionel Messi as missing with unknown location. Latest reports confirm Messi was present in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for Inter Miami's MLS Cup celebrations on December 6, 2025, after Inter Miami defeated Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 at Chase Stadium. Multiple outlets documented that Messi participated in the post-match celebrations but appeared tired or reluctant to engage in the conga led by club co-owner David Beckham, before ultimately taking part in the festivities. The match itself saw Messi contribute two assists and be named MLS Cup MVP, with the celebration continuing into the night. The overall situation has been resolved with Messi safe and accounted for.

🔍 Circumstances

Messi played a key role in Inter Miami's MLS Cup final win (3-1 over Vancouver Whitecaps) at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, then joined the post-match celebrations. A viral video shows Beckham leading a conga line in which Messi briefly appeared out of a party mood but was seen in the group and later celebrated with the team. The events occurred immediately after the match and extended into the post-game festivities.

👤 Physical Description

Messi, 38, Argentine, wearing a light-colored shirt, with short dark hair, appeared tired and largely subdued in the post-match conga line but was visible participating in the celebration.

ℹ️ Additional Details

The MLS Cup final (Inter Miami 3-1 Vancouver) occurred at Chase Stadium in Ft. Lauderdale. Messi assisted De Paul and Allende and was named MLS Cup MVP. Beckham led a conga line during afterparty celebrations; footage of Messi in the conga line went viral. The event marked a high-profile moment in Messi's 2025 season with Inter Miami and was widely covered by Reuters, MLSsoccer.com, Inter Miami's official site, Goal, Al Jazeera, CBS Miami, and other outlets.

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