Lionel Messi made a surprise cameo appearance in the promotional trailer for the Bad Boys: Ride or Die film, where he interrupts Will Smith's kick and hits the camera.
In the video, Messi speaks English for the first time. Reactions from fans were mixed, some finding it amusing while others finding it awkward and 'cringe.'
The promotional video features Messi surprising Smith and Martin Lawrence at their home, with Messi delivering a cheerful "Mucho gusto" to end the skit.
Smith praised Messi's world-class talent. He said Messi loved being on set.
Lionel Messi's move to the MLS has boosted his popularity and featured him in various advertisements.
NBA star Jimmy Butler has also appeared in the promotional campaign for the movie Bad Boys.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die explores a corruption case in the Miami Police Department and is directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, with an all-star supporting cast including Vanessa Hudgens.
It was released over the weekend in theaters in the U.S. and is on its way to a $53 million opening.
This article was written in collaboration with Generative AI news company Alchemiq
Sources: clarin.com, sportskeeda.com, Mirror, thesportsrush.com