Matt Damon Reveals Fandom for Messi and Argentina

Hollywood star Matt Damon has revealed his deep affection for Argentina and its football icon Lionel Messi, coinciding with the 2026 World Cup. Married to Argentinian native Luciana Barroso, Damon shared that his home proudly displays both Argentine and American flags, reflecting his strong ties to his wife's country.

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In my house, Messi is more important than I am; Argentina is my team.

"In my house, Messi is more important than I am; Argentina is my team," Damon stated with a laugh during an interview with Telemundo, alongside co-star John Leguizamo. The actor recounted an enthusiastic goal celebration for Messi during a recent event, shouting "Goooool! Messi, Messi!" with palpable excitement.

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We were filming with Eva Mendes on a beach in Miami when a group of fans surrounded me, harassed me like a swarm of wasps, and I escaped. I hid behind the bar of a bar, and she appeared, looked at me and asked, 'What are you doing here?'

Damon's connection to Argentina began when he met Luciana Barroso in 2003 while she was working as a waitress in Miami. He described their meeting as a life-changing moment, likening it to being struck by lightning. The couple married in 2005 and have since had four daughters. Damon has also legally adopted Barroso's daughter from a previous relationship, further solidifying his bond with his Argentine family.

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They say something incredible happens to you when you meet the woman of your life, and that's how it was. I swear to God that something indescribable happened to me. When I saw her, it was like being struck by lightning.