We don’t even want to imagine the amount of money Turkish Airlines needed to drop on this ad featuring football star Lionel Messi and NBA hero Kobe Bryant. But we’re glad hey did it.

The two athletes – arguably the best in the world at their respective sports – battle it out in the air for the attentions of a child wanting an autograph.

Ultimately, it looks like Messi had Bryant beat every time, until they face a new challenger – airline ice cream.