Updated 28 February 2025 at 23:38 IST

Is A Logan Paul Vs Lionel Messi Fight In The Works? WWE Superstar Clears The Air Over Controversial Call-Out

Ex-US Champion and WWE superstar Logan Paul has shed light on whether he would be keen to battle World Cup-winner Lionel Messi in a boxing match.

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Logan Paul, Lionel Messi | Image: WWE, AP Photo

Former United States Champion and internet sensation Logan Paul has cleated the dirt over one of his videos where he is calling out Lionel Messi for a boxing match. The WWE superstar had directed a message to the 2022 World Cup winner over their legal issue regarding their hydration brands. Paul has accused Messi of ripping off their brand, and the footballer has sued PRIME over trademark violations and alleged harassment. Paul had brought out a resolution by proposing that both of them glove up and square off inside the squared circle.

Logan Paul vs Leo Messi Happening? WWE Star Clarifies The Situation

The battle between Logan Paul and Lionel Messi continues to get messy, as they have been suing each other over their hydration brands. The PRIME vs MAS+ issue has blown out of proportion as it may not be long before the owners of both hydration brands see each other in the courtroom. Amid their legal tussle, WWE superstar and former United States Champion, Logan Paul has cleared the air over a video where he made it look like calling out Lionel Messi for a boxing fight in the squared circle.

While discussing the situation with his brother Jake Paul, Logan cleared the air, saying that it was nothing more than a joke, and he did it for the sake of attention.

"Bro, people think I really wanna fight Messi because I made that video. Everyone’s like, ‘Of course you want to fight someone retired and smaller than you.’ It was a f**king joke. I’m not fighting Messi guys, it was a joke for attention. For f**king attention bro," Logan Paul said in the vlog video in his YouTube Channel.

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Logan Paul, Leo Messi Engage In Their Respective Work Areas

Indeed, both parties would be too busy to even think about sparring against each other. Logan Paul has dedicated himself as a WWE superstar and he has qualified for the Men's Elimination Chamber match, which will take place in Canada.  

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On the other hand, Lionel Messi has begun his work for Inter Miami CF as the MLS season is in full swing. After missing out on the playoffs, The Messi-led side would be keen to remain in the top spot and keep themselves in contention for the Major League Soccer title.

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Published By : Pavitra Shome

Published On: 28 February 2025 at 23:38 IST