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Messi's Wine and Sprite Drink Boosts Coca-Cola Stocks
Lionel Messi, a famous football player, shared that he likes to drink wine mixed with Sprite.
This drink combination became popular among his fans.
After Messi talked about it on January 7, 2026, the value of Coca-Cola's stocks went up by $12.9 billion.
People started buying more Sprite to try the mix.
This is not the first time a sports star's comment has affected a company's stocks.
Earlier, Cristiano Ronaldo's dislike for Coca-Cola caused its stocks to drop by $4 billion.
Some people who tried the wine and Sprite mix said they liked it, especially because the Sprite made the alcohol taste better.
Lionel Messi revealed he likes to drink wine with Sprite to relax in the Miami sun.
Messi's comment led to a 5% surge in Coca-Cola's stock prices, increasing its market value by $12.9 billion.
Fans of Messi started buying Sprite to try the drink combination.
This is not the first time a sports star's comment has impacted a company's stocks; Cristiano Ronaldo's snub of Coca-Cola in 2021 caused a $4 billion drop.
A person who tried the wine and Sprite mix said it tasted good, especially for those who do not like the taste of alcohol.
- Who
- Lionel Messi
- What
- Messi revealed his preference for drinking wine with Sprite, which led to a surge in Coca-Cola's stock prices.
- Where
- Miami, Florida
- When
- January 7, 2026
- Why
- Messi's positive mention of the drink combination generated interest and increased sales of Sprite.
Key facts
- Person
- Lionel Messi
- Drink Combination
- Wine and Sprite
- Stock Impact
- $12.9 billion increase in Coca-Cola's market value
- Date of Interview
- January 7, 2026
- Stock Increase Percentage
- 5%
- Previous Incident
- Cristiano Ronaldo's snub of Coca-Cola in 2021
- Previous Incident Impact
- $4 billion decrease in Coca-Cola's market value
Quotes
Lionel Messi
Argentinian football star
“I like wine, but if not, I have my usual: wine with Sprite. So it hits fast, haha!”
NDTV
“I am weirder than s**t... I really like being alone. The mess at home with the three kids running around everywhere ends up saturating me, and I like a moment of solitude.”
NDTV
Sources
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