Messi Enjoys Argentina–Venezuela Match From Luxurious Private Box, complete with Personal Chefs
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – October 10, 2025 – Lionel Messi watched Argentina’s match against Venezuela tonight from a lavish private box, accompanied by his family and catered to by personal chefs, after being ruled out of the game due to an unspecified reason. The Argentine National Team confirmed Messi’s unavailability hours before kickoff, alongside news that Franco Mastantuono will miss the remainder of the tour with a left thigh muscle overload.
The decision to sideline Messi, a pivotal figure for the national team, comes at a crucial juncture as Argentina continues its tour. While the team navigates these absences on the field, Messi experienced the game from an elevated level of comfort, highlighting the exclusive amenities afforded to the captain and his family. The private box experience included dedicated culinary staff preparing meals to his preferences, offering a unique vantage point for observing the match.
The Argentine National Team announced via X (formerly Twitter): “Football player Franco Mastantuono will be out for the remainder of the tour due to muscle overload in his left thigh. Meanwhile, the captain Lionel Messi will not be available for tonight’s match.” The team’s post included a photograph of Messi, further confirming his presence at the stadium despite not playing.
