Messi is now a player of the MLS and during his presentation by his new team, Inter Miami, Stephen Curry sent him a message in a video full of celebritites.
Steph Curry and Lionel Messi, two sporting icons in their respective fields, share a mutual respect and admiration for each other’s talents. While there isn’t extensive public information on the depth of their friendship, there have been instances where they have expressed their admiration for one another.
During an interview after winning the NBA title in 2015, Curry shared his thoughts about Lionel Messi: ” I think we have similar games, we are creative”, Curry said.
Curry and Messi have been vocal about their appreciation for each other
Curry, an NBA superstar known for his incredible shooting and playmaking abilities, has openly praised Messi’s football prowess and has acknowledged being a fan of the Argentine legend.
Likewise, Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, has shown respect for Curry’s basketball skills and shooting range. Messi has stated his admiration for Curry’s shooting accuracy and the impact he has had on the game of basketball.
Their friendship seems to be rooted in a shared understanding of what it takes to reach the pinnacle of their respective sports. While the specifics of their friendship may not be widely known, their public exchanges and statements suggest a mutual appreciation and admiration.
Steph Curry and Leo Messi accomplishments
“The baby-faced assassin”has won 4 NBA championships with the Warriors and is a 2-time regular-season MVP. As per many experts, including former players, Curry is the reason why today’s NBA is played the way it is. other accomplishments include being an 8-time All-Star and having 8 All-NBA selections (4 First team, 3 Second Team, 1 Third team). He was a scoring champion and the NBA steals leader in 2016. He also won the 3-point contest during the All-Star weekend back in 2015. In 2010 and 2014, Steph was part of the US team that won the FIBA world cup.
On the other hand, Messi has received seven Ballon d’Or awards, the most for any football player, as well as the 2009 FIFA World Player of the Year, and the 2019 and 2022 The Best FIFA Men’s Player. Messi holds the record for most goals in La Liga (474), the Supercopa de España (14), the UEFA Super Cup (3) and is the player with the most official recorded assists in football history (357). He is also the only player to have 300 club career assists to his name. He has scored 807 goals for club and country throughout his professional career and is also the first and only player in history to win five and six European Golden Shoes and his is a World Cup Champion.