Kevin Durant nervously forgets to greet Messi and Tom Brady

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😅🏀⚽One awkward moment stole the spotlight at Fanatics Fest. Kevin Durant greeted several sports legends on stage but appeared to walk right past Lionel Messi and Tom Brady, leaving fans wondering if it was an intentional snub. 👀   The clip quickly went viral, but the rumors didn't last long. Durant later shared an iconic selfie featuring Messi, Brady, Novak Djokovic, Emiliano Martínez, Rodri, Travis Scott, Kevin Hart, and more, proving it was simply a case of nerves in a room full of global icons. 📸🌍   Watch the full story and decide for yourself.

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00:00Kevin Durant was at the center of one of the most talked-about moments from Fanatics Fest,

00:05ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final.

00:09Standing on a stage filled with sports legends,

00:12the NBA superstar greeted several guests,

00:15including Novak Djokovic,

00:17but appeared to walk past Lionel Messi,

00:20Tom Brady,

00:22Emiliano Martinez,

00:23and Lionel Scaloni.

00:25The clip quickly went viral,

00:27with fans wondering if Durant had intentionally ignored the Argentine captain.

00:32But it all seemed to come down to nerves.

00:35Shortly after, Durant shared a selfie from the event featuring Messi,

00:40Brady, Djokovic,

00:42Rio Ferdinand,

00:44Rodri,

00:45Emiliano Martinez,

00:47Travis Scott,

00:48and Kevin Hart.

00:49The photo quickly made its way around the world and put the speculation to rest.

00:54What first looked like a snub,

00:57turned out to be nothing more than a brief moment on a stage packed with world champions,

01:02sports icons,

01:03and celebrities gathered just days before the biggest match in world soccer.

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