Article by Daniel Scorpie – Published Saturday, January 10, 2026, 11:11 / Updated Saturday, January 10, 2026 11:17
Lionel Messi (38 years old), the captain of the world champion, revealed a habit by which he surprised his fans. The star of the Inter Miami says he serves his favorite wine, Lionel Collection Syrah, diluted with Sprite! “That's how the alcohol leaves the body faster,” explained the captain of the MLS champion, Inter Miami.
He does what Messi does and always manages to impress, both on and off the pitch. The Inter Miami star recently revealed what his favorite alcoholic drink is.
It is about a wine that belongs to the exclusive personal line: Syrah from the Lionel collection. Corriere dello Sport noted that “true to its roots and characteristic simplicity, the Argentinian world champion did not hesitate to confess that he likes to “dilute” it with Sprite, thus provoking waves of comments among his followers on social networks and, above all, by wine drinkers.
Lionel Messi and his sister, Maria Sol
The cited source offers Lionel Messi's special recipe, an increasingly widespread trend abroad. What's the curious concoction of decar, what wine do you drink with Sprite and how much does it cost?
Messi: “I try to make sure that everything that bears my name is of high quality, with which I identify and made with dedication”
“Syrah, which Messi appreciates so much, is characterized by intense aromas of ripe black fruits, spicy notes and a subtle mineral note.
Grades originally designed to season roasted meats or aged cheeses. It can only be purchased online at the Lionel Collection website and the price of each bottle is around 50 euros”states the Italian daily.
Messi's range of fine wines comes from an Italian-Swiss winery. Lionel Collection is produced from grapes from Apulia, but is vinified in Switzerland by MM Winemaker, who has won over 500 international awards.
“Flowing black fruit, freshly ground peppercorns: a perfect, lively, uncomplicated Syrah that you'll want to drink again and again. It's just the way it should be,” is how sommelier Chris Santini describes the Syrah
“I always try to make sure that everything that bears my name is something I identify with, something high quality and something made with dedication,” Messi explained.
Corriere dello Sport concludes: “Thus, even in a popular mixture like wine with soda, the athlete maintains a high standard of quality.”
