In a heartwarming encounter at Chase Stadium, the fan-favorite singer Lionel Richie finally met the soccer legend who shares his name— Lionel Messi. The meeting was not just a casual celebrity moment but a special moment for both, as there is a backstory tied to the singer’s influence on Messi’s name.

LIONEL MESSI finally got to say Hello to his namesake as the football legend linked up with pop icon Lionel Richie. The Argentina star was named after crooner Richie by his mother. Celia

The Argentine finally met the American singer and songwriter Lionel Richie, after whom the former was named. Messi also said that his mother was a huge fan of the artist.