On July 27, 2025, Lionel Messi and his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, were caught on kiss cam during the last concert of Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres tour at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
Instead of generating controversy, the moment was celebrated by the audience as a show of family affection and sympathy. The couple blushed slightly for the camera; Messi waved with a smile and Antonela reacted gracefully as they warranted a spontaneous ovation from the audience and chants of “Messi! Messi!” in praise of their sporting figure.
Praise for Messi
Chris Martin even referred to Messi as “the greatest athlete of all time” while singing a dedicated verse during the show.
The couple attended the concert accompanied by their three children, and later shared photos on Instagram showing moments of the night as a family.
The tranquility and normality of the moment contrasted with another recent episode involving executives of a technology company.
Wasn’t the incident repeated by businessman Andy Byron?
In contrast, on July 16, 2025, during a Coldplay concert at Boston’s Gillette Stadium, a viral scandal broke out when the kiss cam focused on Andy Byron, until then CEO of the technology company Astronomer, together with Kristin Cabot, the firm’s HR director.
Both appeared hugging on screen, generating reactions of surprise and swirl on social networks.
Chris Martin commented from the stage, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy,” which intensified speculation.
The video went viral almost immediately, identifying the pair as executives married to other people. The controversial episode led to the immediate suspension of both and an internal investigation. .
Eventually, Andy Byron resigned on July 19, followed shortly thereafter by Kristin Cabot’s resignation. Astronomer appointed Pete DeJoy, co-founder and chief product officer, as interim CEO while it searches for a permanent replacement.
Soccer player is beloved by Hispanics
Lionel Messi, a U.S. resident with controlled public interactions, shares an uncontroversial moment of affection with his family.
The comparison between the two cases shows how the “kiss cam” can become a double-edged sword: a platform for affection or a trigger for a public crisis.
Messi’s citizenship in Miami, and his global image, reinforce the respectful and friendly way in which public exposure can be lived without falling into scandal.
By contrast, the Astronomer case highlights how personal decisions can have immediate corporate repercussions in a public, digital environment.
El escándalo del CEO de Astronomer, le costó su puesto de trabajo y muchos problemas personales tras ser captado de infiel en show de Coldplay
What a ‘Kiss Cam’ should be
Buzzy
Lionel Messi and Antonela proved that a simple kiss cam appearance can result in an emotional moment, without negative consequences, when it comes to respect and family connection.
On the other hand, the episode starring Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot is a reminder of how ephemeral and devastating public scrutiny can be in the digital age, especially for corporate figures.
The same tradition in a different setting: one a drama-free family scene; the other, a scandal that scarred careers and corporate reputations.
Here is the moment Messi and his wife were captured by the ‘Kiss Cam’.
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