Antonela Roccuzzo consistently provides unwavering support for her husband, Lionel Messi. During the World Cup 2026, she has been a constant presence in the stands with their three sons, cheering him on at every match. On her personal social media page, Antonela frequently shares photos and messages, expressing pride in Messi's achievements. She once told Haute Living that experiencing Messi's glorious, dramatic moments together as a family creates wonderful memories for their children.
Antonela waves to her husband returning after Argentina's match against Cape Verde in the round of 16 on 3/7. Video: Antonela Gallery
To allow Messi to focus on his playing career, Antonela Roccuzzo has become his strong support system. Messi shared with People that he and his wife maintain a normal pace of life in the United States since he joined Inter Miami in 2023. Daily, they wake early to take their children to school. Antonela typically handles her work while the children are at school, then dedicates her afternoons and evenings to her husband and children.
Antonela describes herself as a family-oriented person, finding an ideal day to be spent with loved ones, enjoying a barbecue. When she has time to herself, she exercises, reads books, and watches movies.
The football superstar and his wife share similar views on raising children. She told Vogue that they strive to teach their children to recognize good values in life, to respect others, and to love and support each other.
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Messi and his wife attend an event in 5. Photo: Instagram/ Antonela Roccuzzo
Messi and Antonela first met at age 5 in their hometown of Rosario, Argentina. They quickly became close and remained connected for many years. Lucas Scaglia, Antonela Roccuzzo's cousin and Messi's teammate, introduced them. When Messi moved to Spain at age 13 to pursue a football career, they kept in touch. In a childhood letter to Antonela, Messi once wrote, "One day, we will be engaged."
A turning point occurred in 2005 when Antonela experienced the shock of losing a close friend. Messi immediately returned to Argentina to be with her. From that moment, their many years of friendship transformed into love. For the first few years, they kept their relationship private. In 2009, Messi publicly announced his girlfriend to international media. Antonela moved to Barcelona in 2010 to live with her partner. In the following years, they successively welcomed three sons: Thiago (2012), Mateo (2015), and Ciro (2018).
The couple held their wedding on 30/6/2017 in Rosario, their shared hometown. Since then, Antonela and Messi have remained closely connected in all aspects of their lives. Beyond the football field and family life, Antonela also supports her husband in his role as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, participating in humanitarian activities to support disadvantaged children in Argentina. Additionally, Antonela has developed her own career as a model, influencer, and entrepreneur, including a children's fashion brand.
Messi, 39 years old, is widely considered one of the greatest footballers of all time. He began playing football at a young age and joined Barcelona's youth academy in Spain when he was just 13. There, Messi quickly rose to the first team, becoming a club icon and winning a series of major titles such as La Liga, the Champions League, and multiple Ballon d'Or awards. He played for the Argentina national team from 2005, experiencing many ups and downs before reaching his peak with the Copa America 2021 and World Cup 2022 victories.
Antonela Roccuzzo, the same age as her husband, studied at the National University of Rosario. She is currently a model, influencer, and entrepreneur. She has collaborated with many major brands and appeared on the covers of prominent fashion magazines.
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