FIFA World Cup

Ex-Cowboys quarterback among celebs at Austria-Argentina FIFA World Cup match

Celebrities came out for the FIFA World Cup match between Austria and Argentina at AT&T Stadium when Lionel Messi further etched his name into soccer record books.

Which stars came to watch the Argentinian forward make history?

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was in attendance, as was Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer and popular streamer IShowSpeed.

It wasn’t just local stars either. Messi’s countryman and Pro Basketball Hall of Famer Manu Ginobili was in attendance and shown on the video screen. Also shown on big screen was music superstar Shakira.

Those in attendance, famous and otherwise, were treated to history in the 38th minute when Messi scored to become the World Cup’s all-time leading goalscorer.

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Lawrence Dow
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Lawrence Dow is a digital sports reporter from Philadelphia. He graduated with a master’s degree in journalism from USC. He’s passionate about movies and is always looking for a great book. He covers the Texas Rangers and other sports.
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