Mahomes Froze When He Met Messi—The One Sentence He Managed to Say Will Surprise You
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Patrick Mahomes has led game-winning drives in Super Bowls and faced the NFL’s toughest defenses without flinching. But when he met Lionel Messi—arguably the greatest soccer player of all time—he was starstruck in the best way possible.
On the Impaulsive podcast, Mahomes recounted the moment that completely caught him off guard. “I saw Messi and I legit just froze,” he admitted. “I managed to say, ‘I’m a big fan,’ and that’s it. That’s all I could get out.”
Logan Paul and the other hosts burst out laughing. “You’re Patrick Mahomes! How are you the one fanboying?” one of them asked. Mahomes laughed along, clearly still amused by his own reaction. He added that it was humbling to meet someone he’d admired since childhood, and the experience reminded him of how far he’d come.
The moment resonated with fans because it revealed a different side of Mahomes. He’s always confident, calculated, and calm under pressure. But even NFL legends can be human—and hilariously awkward—when meeting their heroes.
The story didn’t make headlines when it first dropped in the podcast, but clips of the exchange have started circulating online. Fans love seeing Mahomes in this new light: not just a quarterback, but a fan like the rest of us.
If you ever wondered what makes Patrick Mahomes relatable—it’s this moment.
