Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Lionel Messi's Wine-Sprite Mix Sparks Health Debate
Lionel Messi, a famous footballer, likes to drink wine mixed with Sprite.
He says it helps him relax.
A doctor explained that mixing wine with Sprite makes the alcohol enter the body faster, which can make you feel drunk quicker.
It can also cause some health problems like stomach issues, dehydration, and headaches.
The doctor advises drinking slowly and with food to reduce these effects.
Coca Cola, the company that owns Sprite, has seen its shares go up since Messi's statement.
Lionel Messi prefers drinking wine mixed with Sprite for relaxation.
Mixing wine with Sprite speeds up alcohol absorption, making one feel drunk faster.
This combination can cause digestive discomfort, dehydration, and hangover symptoms.
Dr. Pooja Pillai advises drinking slowly and with food to reduce negative effects.
Coca Cola's shares have been rising since Messi's statement.
- Who
- Lionel Messi, Dr. Pooja Pillai
- What
- Lionel Messi's preference for wine with Sprite and its health implications
- When
- Recently (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Miami (Messi's statement), Bangalore (expert's location)
- Why
- Messi finds the combination relaxing; health expert explains the effects
- Person
- Lionel Messi
- Beverage
- Wine with Sprite
- Effect
- Faster alcohol absorption
- Health Risks
- Dehydration, digestive discomfort, hangover
- Expert
- Dr. Pooja Pillai, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore
- Company
- Coca Cola (parent company of Sprite)