Lionel Messi and his wife Antonela Roccuzzo recently had a surprise encounter with ‘Game of Thrones’ star Kit Harrington and his spouse. The chance meeting led to a photo opportunity between the two couples.

Messi, a renowned PSG footballer, and his wife posed with the actor famous for his role in ‘Game of Thrones’. This exciting moment was reported by Goal.com in the United Arab Emirates. Messi, a self-proclaimed ‘Game of Thrones’ enthusiast, shared his admiration for the show.

Recognized as one of the most attractive characters in ‘Game of Thrones’, Jon Snow, portrayed by Harrington, seems to have a fan in Messi. In an interview with the Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf, as reported by Tribuna, Messi opened up about his personal life. He humorously mentioned how their dog is banned from their football games at home due to his size and playfulness. Messi also revealed that he prefers watching TV series over regular television programs, specifically mentioning his fondness for ‘Game of Thrones’, although he wasn’t pleased with its conclusion.

During his recovery from a calf injury, it’s possible that Messi spent time watching ‘House of the Dragon’, the ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel series. This HBO series has been receiving high ratings, with its recent episode being acclaimed as one of the best in the series.

Lionel Messi, widely celebrated as one of the greatest football players ever, has an impressive collection of accolades, including eight Ballon d’Or awards, among numerous other distinctions.