In a unique blend of global sportsmanship, tennis superstar Carlos Alcaraz added a touch of celebrity flair to the world of Major League Soccer by presenting a trophy to soccer icon Lionel Messi. The moment came on Saturday, November 29, 2024, at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, following Inter Miami CF's dominant 5-1 victory over New York City FC in the MLS Eastern Conference final.The atmosphere was electric as Inter Miami secured their place in the MLS Cup final. For the post-match celebrations, the club invited one of the world's most exciting tennis talents, Carlos Alcaraz, to participate in the ceremony. A known soccer enthusiast Alcaraz graciously accepted the role.As the final whistle blew and the home crowd roared, Alcaraz walked onto the field carrying the MLS Eastern Conference championship trophy. In a moment captured by countless cameras and shared across social media, the young Spanish tennis star played his part in handing over the silverware to Lionel Messi, the face of Inter Miami and global soccer.Messi accepted the trophy with a smile, acknowledging the applause. The scene perfectly encapsulated the universal appeal of both athletes and their respective sports. Watch the moment unfold below:"It's crazy to see Lionel Messi" - Carlos Alcaraz at Laureus World Sports Awards 2023Carlos Alcaraz (left) and Lionel Messi (right) at the 2023 Laureus World Sports Awards (Source: Getty)At the 2023 Laureus World Sports Awards, a heartwarming encounter took place between Carlos Alcaraz and Lionel Messi, showcasing that even elite athletes get starstruck.Alcaraz was giving a red carpet interview when he spotted the legendary Argentine soccer legend walking by. Visibly excited, the young Spaniard was caught on camera exclaiming:"It's crazy. I've never met him before. It's crazy to see him here, metres away from me. This is crazy for me, honestly"On the tennis front, Carlos Alcaraz finished 2025 as the year-end World No. 1 in men's singles. The Spaniard previously achieved this feat in 2022, the year of his maiden Major title triumph at the US Open.This year, Alcaraz won a tour-leading eight titles, including the French Open and US Open titles. Both title wins came after the Spaniard defeated rival Jannik Sinner in the respective finals. However, at the year-end ATP Finals in Turin, Italy, it was Sinner who had the last laugh as he defeated Alcaraz in straight sets in the final.