Watch: Lionel Messi and Patrick Mahomes push each other to the limit in adidas treadmill challenge video

A surprising face-off just dropped online. Football icon Lionel Messi and NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes go head-to-head on a treadmill in adidas’s new “You Got This” campaign. The video is light‑hearted but full of energy.

Fans everywhere are talking about this unexpected challenge between two top-tier athletes.

Lionel Messi and Patrick Mahomes push each other to run faster

The campaign film launched on June 12, 2025, and shows Messi and Mahomes on adjacent treadmills. The setting is a bright gym with their wives, Antonela Roccuzzo and Brittany Mahomes – working out nearby.

Messi nudges Mahomes to increase speed. Mahomes turns it up in return. They laugh, challenge, and match pace in a playful duel.

At the end, each playfully blocks the other’s controls.Messi said, “We all need someone to make us believe.” Mahomes added, “Nobody succeeds alone. You need people who believe in you and challenge you.”. Their words echo the campaign’s message, greatness grows with support.

Lionel Messi and Patrick Mahomes lead Adidas campaign promoting motivation and teamwork

The spot was directed by Ryan Booth, with creative done by Mark Fitzloff and Rob Palmer. adidas plans to share it on social media and TV throughout 2025.

Also Read: Patrick Mahomes Vs Lionel Messi Popularity Battle Heats Up As Fox Sports Hosts Declare A Clear WinnerThis is part of Adidas’s global “You Got This” push, which highlights the power of positive encouragement. The brand based the campaign on research from over 12,000 athletes in 24 countries . They found that kind support helps athletes perform better and feel safer.Messi’s words:“…passion is the same. Knowing people everywhere are watching and believing in us drives everything we do.”Mahomes said:“It was an honor to team up with Leo … we achieve more together than we ever could alone.”Fans have already noticed small details like their matching Adidas shoes and synced moves on social media .This video does more than promote shoes or sportswear. It features two world-class athletes from two different sports coming together and demonstrating that teamwork counts across all kinds of jobs. It’s a thought-provoking and powerful example of how a modest workout can deliver a powerful message.