The day Messi greeted Owen Wilson's children and moved an entire stadium

Last Monday, June 2, Owen Wilson was invited to the showJimmy Kimmel Live!and shared an emotional moment he experienced with his children,  Ford and Finn. The actor took the little ones to Los Angeles's BMO Stadium to watch Argentine star Lionel Messi, Inter Miami's standout, in action.

The experience went beyond soccer. During the match, Messi approached the area where the Wilson family was seated and greeted the children directly.  The gesture did not go unnoticed: it was recorded, shared on social media, and quickly went viral.

A magical night at the stadium

Wilson, known worldwide for starring in Zoolander or lending his voice to the character Lightning McQueen in Cars, enthusiastically recounted how his children experienced that moment.  "We were very excited," he confessed to Kimmel, still surprised by the closeness to the player.

During the interview, both revisited the video showing Messi greeting the family from the field. Wilson recalled the moment as a scene straight out of a John Hughes movie, comparing it to "Pretty in Pink" for how surreal and moving it was.

The highlight came when  Messi approached, signed his son Ford's jersey, and even gave him a hug. "It was a sweaty hug, but he has very soft skin," the actor said with a laugh, prompting laughter in the studio.

Owen Wilson and his admiration for Messi

For Wilson, that encounter meant something special. It was not only a gift for his children, but also a unique moment in his life. "It's the most excited I've ever been to see someone," he stated without hesitation. He added a comparison that says it all: "It's like seeing Michael Jordan."

The interview served to show a more human and emotional side of the actor, who made it clear that, as a father, he experienced an unforgettable night thanks to the world soccer idol. Although the star was Messi, for a few minutes, the center of the world was the smile of two children and the sincere excitement of their father.