Overview
- Damon told Telemundo that Lionel Messi “is more important” than him at home, a line that was delivered with laughter during a promotional interview and quickly went viral on social media.
- The comments came in late June while Damon appeared with co‑star John Leguizamo and journalist Diana Rincón to promote La Odisea in Miami, and were spoken in a mix of English and Spanish.
- Damon said Argentina is his team but added he was rooting for Colombia in that specific match out of friendship with Leguizamo, explaining the situational support.
- Regional outlets framed the exchange as lighthearted promotion‑stage banter rooted in Damon’s long ties to Argentina rather than a formal sporting declaration, and fans in Argentina responded with enthusiasm.
- The remark builds on Damon’s public connection to Argentina—he is married to Luciana Barroso, has shown interest in Argentine club football and keeps Argentine symbols at home—demonstrating how personal ties shape celebrity sports fandom.