Hollywood Star's Amusing Take on Messi: 'At Home, He's More Important Than Me'

Matt Damon is well aware of Messi's standing within his household.

The actor revealed the profound reverence Lionel Messi commands in his own home, jokingly stating that the Argentine captain is considered a more significant figure than himself, especially with the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the horizon.

The Hollywood star made this admission during an interview with Telemundo while promoting Christopher Nolan's new film, The Odyssey, alongside Colombian actor John Leguizamo.

When asked if he had an Argentine flag and a Messi flag in his house, Damon responded without hesitation.

"Of course, of course. He's more important than me, yes," Damon said with a laugh.

Damon's Connection to Argentina

Matt Damon's connection to Argentine football stems from his wife, Luciana Barroso, who was born in Salta.

The actor has previously spoken about how he became immersed in Argentina's football culture through his family, including attending Boca Juniors matches and experiencing the intense atmosphere of games in Buenos Aires.

During the Telemundo interview, Damon declared Argentina as his World Cup team, though he playfully joked that for the specific match, he was backing Colombia, given Leguizamo's presence.

"Argentina is my team, but today it's Colombia because my friend here is from Colombia, and for this match, I'm for Colombia," Damon stated.