Joe Burrow watches part of Messi's World Cup hat trick before falling asleep
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 5:25 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow reported that he saw the first goal of Lionel Messi's World Cup hat trick for Argentina but fell asleep shortly after. He made these remarks at a news conference on June 17 after the Bengals' minicamp. Burrow expressed that he finds soccer exciting and mentioned his early involvement in the sport before transitioning to baseball. He also commented on watching the NBA Finals, specifically the New York Knicks' championship win against the San Antonio Spurs. Burrow is spending more time with defensive teammate Dexter Lawrence, fostering team camaraderie ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Burrow saw Messi's first goal during the World Cup match.
- •He fell asleep before the hat trick was completed.
- •Burrow played soccer as a child before switching to baseball.
- •He watched the Knicks win the NBA championship recently.
- •Burrow and Lawrence are working on off-field team relationships.
- 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Joe Burrow saw 1 goal of Lionel Messi World Cup hat trick, fell asleep
"Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow acknowledged he only watched the first goal of Lionel Messi's World Cup hat trick for Argentina.
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