The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, who currently plays for the Inter Miami MLS franchise in Florida, was in attendance as the Heat continued their playoff series against the Boston Celtics. They failed to put on a winning performance in front of distinguished guests, losing 102-88.

Messi was accompanied at the Kaseya Center by his wife Antonela Roccuzzo and their three sons, Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro. Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba, as well as friends and family, accompanied the Argentine on the trip.

The Messi clan prepared for some high-octane basketball action by donning personalized Heat jerseys. Unsurprisingly, Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro were issued No.10 replica jerseys, the same number that their legendary father continues to wear for club and country.

The Heat no longer use the No.10 jersey, which was retired in honor of Tim Hardaway in 2009, but Messi was never going to choose another number. After spending the evening courtside, the soccer icon will return to the pitch on Saturday to face the New York Red Bulls.