Jenna Ortega was spotted posing with a number 30 Paris Saint-Germain jersey that belongs to Lionel Messi at the PSG vs Bayern Munich game on Tuesday. Ortega has customized the jersey that has JENNA printed on it above the number. However, Ortega must have been disappointed as Messi did not play well on the big occasion.
Soccer fans were sad for Ortega who came to watch her idol Messi but could not see him perform well. Here are some reactions:
Yikes she saw a messi ghost session
— Catalan kings (@playitcool03) February 15, 2023
Too bad Messi wasn’t on the pitch… 🫢
— DbBACK (@Djill_2) February 15, 2023
Feel bad for her, she went to see Messi play and he did not show up.
— Carlos Eduardo Castaño (@carl_cb_) February 15, 2023
The ‘Wednesday’ actress did not bring any luck to the French champions as they were defeated 1-0 in their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 encounter. Surprisingly, PSG adapted to a very defensive performance.
The German champions dominated the first-half attack as PSG kept defending. Bayern came close many times, however, could not find the finishing touch. Early in the second half, it was former PSG player Kingsley Coman who opened the scoring. Alphonso Davies played in a great cross for Coman to slot home. It was a save Gianluigi Donnarumma should have made but he did not.
Kylian Mbappe entered the match in the second half. His pace caused immense trouble to the Bayern backline. He scored twice, however, none counted as they were ruled out for a PSG player being offside.
Bayern’s Benjamin Pavard was sent off after he received two yellow cards and will miss the next leg. Bayern held on to defeat PSG 1-0 at Parc des Prince.
Jenna Ortega almost became a soccer player because of Lionel Messi
Soccer players of this generation are influential in all senses. They have inspired many and continue to do so going ahead. One such inspired lover of the game is Ortega herself. She talked in an interview with Access Hollywood about almost switching her career. She stated, “I actually almost stopped acting to pursue soccer instead.”
The interviewer seemed puzzled. Ortega then went on to explain her statement. She said, “Yeah, it was that much of a thing. I was any position in the forwards and occasionally midfield because I like to run”.
🎙️| Jenna Ortega: “FC Barcelona or Real Madrid? FC Barcelona.”
This is why she is the prettiest woman of all time 🥹🥹
— Barça Eleven ⭐️ (@BarcaEleven_) January 1, 2023
The 20-year-old, who began her career as a child actress, has also publicly revealed her admiration for the Argentine master of the game, Messi. She has described Messi as the greatest of all time, the ‘GOAT’.
She has also publicly chosen Messi and Barcelona over Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid. Ortega has posted pictures of her wearing the No.10 jersey that Messi wore for Barcelona.