Patrick Mahomes gets together with Messi in a photo and everyone wonders who is the GOAT and reminds them of Cristiano Ronaldo and Tom Brady

Messi and Patrick Mahomes faced the wrath of social media, which didn’t forget to remind them of their most legendary rivals.

Patrick Mahomes and Messi posing together, with Tom Brady and Cristiano Ronaldo standing beside them.AP

Patrick Mahomes and Lionel Messi: When talking about great athletes, the debate over who is the true GOAT can go on for hours, perhaps never reaching a conclusion. It’s big news when two sports legends meet in one place, as Lionel Messi and Patrick Mahomes did, sparking a wave of comments referencing their rivals.

Yes, the Argentine soccer star teamed up with the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback for an Adidas advertising campaign, culminating in an epic photo that also triggered a flood of social media reactions.

A reminder of Cristiano Ronaldo and Tom Brady

Despite both athletes being recognized as among the best in their sports, for many, their longtime rivals are considered superior. This is the case with Cristiano Ronaldo for Messi and Tom Brady for Mahomes.

“What’s Mahomes the GOAT of?” was one comment on the Major League Soccer (MLS) post showing Mahomes and Messi holding each other’s jerseys.

This was followed by comments like:

“Brady and Ronaldo have an opportunity to do something really funny here.”

“That’s not Brady and Ronaldo.”

“I don’t see Tom Brady in this pic.”

In soccer, the endless debate between Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi has persisted for years, though they no longer face off as they play in different leagues. The same dynamic exists in the NFL, though in this case, Brady holds several advantages.

While it’s true that Patrick Mahomes has won the Super Bowl three times, Tom Brady holds the record for the most titles in NFL history with seven, with Joe Montana and Terry Bradshaw, each with four, being the closest.

Ultimately, we could keep debating perspectives on these four sports greats, but everyone will defend their favorite. What’s undeniable is that each of them continues to define an era-or did so in their time.

NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes and global football icon Lionel Messi teamed up in a brand-new Adidas ad that’s gone viral. Titled “You Got This”, the campaign shows both legends working out together in a fun, light-hearted training session full of friendly banter and mutual respect.

A friendly challenge between two greats

In the video, set in a gym, Mahomes and Messi are side by side on treadmills. They start playfully increasing each other’s speed, turning it into a fun little competition. The commercial wraps up with the message: “We all need someone who makes us believe we can do it”, capturing the spirit of pushing each other to be better—no matter the sport.

This isn’t the first time these two stars have crossed paths. They met during the Super Bowl 2025, where Messi was in the stands watching Mahomes lead the Kansas City Chiefs. Later on, Mahomes attended an Inter Miami match and praised the Argentine’s skill and leadership.

Mutual respect between legends

The connection between Mahomes and Messi has only grown over time, grounded in real admiration. In past interviews, Mahomes has called Messi “the greatest of all time”. In the ad, they swap jerseys—Mahomes gets Argentina’s number 10, and Messi takes the number 15 from the Chiefs.

With this campaign, Adidas doesn’t just bring together two of the biggest names in sports—it also sends a universal message: greatness comes from hard work, support, and teamwork. Mahomes and Messi show that perfectly, both on and off the field.