Matt Damon says Messi is more important than him at home during World Cup appearance

Hollywood star Matt Damon caused a stir during a pre-match interview ahead of the Colombia vs. Portugal World Cup group stage game in Miami. In a lighthearted exchange, Damon declared that Lionel Messi is more important than him in his own household, reflecting his deep connection to Argentina through his marriage to Argentine Luciana Barroso Source: lavozar.

Damon was at the stadium alongside actor John Leguizamo to promote Christopher Nolan's upcoming film La Odisea, in which Damon plays Odysseus and Leguizamo plays Eumeus Source: infobae (colombia article). During the interview, Damon stated that Argentina is his team but he was rooting for Colombia that day out of respect for his friend Leguizamo, who wore a Colombian jersey Source: infobae (deportes article).

The moment quickly went viral, with Damon's genuine enthusiasm for Messi and Argentine culture winning over fans. He also recalled how his love for Argentine football began after marrying Barroso in 2003 and described attending a Boca Juniors match as "the craziest thing I have ever seen" Source: infobae (deportes article).

The World Cup appearance also served as promotion for La Odisea, which Damon described as a grueling but rewarding shoot that felt more like an expedition than a film Source: infobae (colombia article).