Shakira attends Argentina's World Cup win over Austria
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Colombian singer Shakira attended Argentina's World Cup victory over Austria.
- She was seen with her sons Milan and Sasha at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
- Shakira later posted a tribute to Lionel Messi, calling him an inspiration.
Colombian superstar Shakira made a special appearance at Argentina's World Cup match against Austria, cheering on the team from the stands in Arlington's AT&T Stadium. The global music icon was accompanied by her sons, Milan and Sasha, drawing significant attention from fans.
Her presence electrified the stadium, with Argentinian supporters reacting enthusiastically upon spotting her on the big screens. The singer later shared her admiration for Argentinian captain Lionel Messi on social media, posting a photo of him with a caption that praised his dedication and called him an inspirational figure for the Latin community.
Shakira's connection to Messi dates back to her time in Spain, where she was closely associated with the FC Barcelona circle during Lionel Messi's tenure with the club. This relationship even led to her being a special guest at Messi's 2017 wedding to Antonela Roccuzzo, highlighting a long-standing personal bond between the two.
The match itself saw Argentina secure a victory against Austria, with Shakira's support adding a touch of international celebrity to the event.
He is an example of inspiration for the Latin community.
Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.