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Pop star Dua Lipa attended Argentina’s fierce Boca Juniors vs River Plate Superclasico in Buenos Aires wearing Lionel Messi’s iconic Argentina shirt, celebrating Boca’s 2-0 win amid a charged atmosphere.
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Dua Lipa added a dose of global star power to one of football’s fiercest rivalries as she attended the Boca Juniors vs River Plate Superclasico in Buenos Aires. The 30-year-old pop icon, in Argentina for her Radical Optimism World Tour, stunned fans by donning the country’s iconic blue-and-white Argentina shirt — a look forever linked to Lionel Messi.
Lipa, who had just performed two sold-out shows at River Plate’s Estadio Monumental, made the short trip across the capital to La Bombonera on Sunday to witness Boca’s 2-0 triumph. Goals from Exequiel Zeballos and Miguel Merentiel sealed victory in front of a roaring crowd, with the British-Albanian singer spotted clapping and smiling throughout the match.
Choosing to stay neutral in a rivalry that splits Argentina, Dua Lipa wore the national team jersey instead of either club’s colours — a move fans applauded as classy and respectful. Despite the neutrality, she was visibly thrilled as Boca players celebrated their goals in an electrifying atmosphere that few events in football can match.
After the final whistle, Lipa shared a warm moment with Juan Roman Riquelme, Boca’s vice-president and club legend. He presented her with a personalised Boca Juniors shirt featuring her name and the famous number 10. The club’s official account shared the photo with the caption: “Dua Lipa alongside Roman, fascinated with these colours.” Even River Plate joined in, gifting her their own jersey to mark the occasion.
The Superclasico visit came during the Argentine leg of Lipa’s world tour, which has captivated fans across Europe and the Americas. Despite performing at River Plate’s home ground, the singer gracefully balanced her admiration for both sides — showing diplomacy that won over football fans across the country.
Lipa has long shown her affection for the beautiful game. In 2018, she performed at the Champions League final in Kyiv featuring Liverpool and later joked she had become an “honorary Liverpool supporter”. However, she also admitted her father and brother’s Arsenal loyalty kept family football debates lively.
Her love for football and her genuine enthusiasm at matches have earned her praise from fans, who view her presence as authentic rather than performative. Whether performing for tens of thousands or celebrating a derby, Dua Lipa seems to embrace football’s passion wherever she goes.
The Radical Optimism Tour now continues through Latin America, with upcoming stops in Peru, Colombia, and Mexico before wrapping up in December. After taking Buenos Aires by storm — on stage and in the stands — Lipa’s next appearances promise to draw similar excitement across the continent.
For Boca Juniors, the 2-0 victory was a crucial boost as they chase the top of the Clausura table, while River Plate are left searching for answers after another disappointing result in Argentina’s fiercest football rivalry.