Published 13:29 IST, July 5th 2023
Not just Roger Federer, Lionel Messi has also been part of a Coldplay concert - WATCH
20-times Grand Slam champion Roger Federer recently appeared at a Coldplay concert earlier this week, before returning to Wimbledon on Tuesday, July 4.
Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer received a rousing welcome at the All England Club as he returned to Wimbledon for the first time since announcing his retirement from the sport. At the center court, he interacted with the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton. A day before his Wimbledon appearance, Federer was seen sharing the stage with the iconic British rock band Coldplay during their concert in Zurich.
Adventure of a Lifetime💫🎈 pic.twitter.com/zy78pCG6u3
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) July 3, 2023
3 Things You Need To Know
- Coldplay is a British rock band formed in 1997
- Roger Federer is not the only sportsperson to share the stage with Coldplay
- Late Aussie cricket legend Shane Warne appeared at a Coldplay concert in Melbourne
Did you know? Lionel Messi was also part of a Coldplay concert earlier this year
Over a month before Roger Federer shared the stage with the iconic bank Coldplay, football great Lionel Messi was also part of a Coldplay concert. As per RMC Sport, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner skipped the annual UNFP award ceremony on May 28 to attend Coldplay’s concert in Barcelona. The UNFP ceremony is held every year to honour the best players in the Ligue 1, Ligue 2, and the D1 Arkema (Women's first division).
The 36-year-old was seen enjoying his time at the Coldplay concert at the Montjuic Stadium and was seemingly keeping a low profile. However, the Barca fans in attendance identified him as sitting in the lower stands and began chanting his name. Here’s a look at the snippets from the concert.
Messi was even scanning at Coldplay's concert, my GOAT🐐pic.twitter.com/JUNrRmUfak
— 18💎 (@guywholovebarca) June 2, 2023
Coldplay's visit to FC Barcelona's home Camp Nou
Members of the Coldplay band also paid a visit to FC Barcelona during their Spain tour and met up with star footballers like Robert Lewandowski, among others. The band also took pictures with the Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez. Check out the video of Coldplay's visit to Camp Nou.
What’s next for Lionel Messi?
Lionel Messi announced Inter Miami as his next destination after ending his two-year-long tenure at Paris Saint-Germain. He reportedly rejected a big money move from a Saudi Arabian club and opted to join the Major League Soccer team, which is co-owned by the legendary David Beckham.
Updated 13:29 IST, July 5th 2023