Lionel Messi went down in history when participating in 6 consecutive World Cups. At the same time, the football star also reached the milestone of 200 matches for the national team. In response to the audience's expectations, Messi performed convincingly, becoming the focus on all platforms.
The Argentine striker has affirmed his position when scoring a hat-trick against Algeria at the 2026 World Cup, equaling Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals.
Although nearly 40 years old, Messi still maintains his form, is trusted by coaches and given opportunities. In that journey, he has the companionship of his wife Antonella Roccuzzo and children, a great source of motivation.
At the 2026 World Cup, Messi's family was present at the stadium to cheer for him and Argentina to play.
Not only this tournament, Antonella Roccuzzo also appeared in other tournaments that Messi participated in. At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Antonella and her children were never absent from the stands. She shed tears many times when Messi scored and won the championship with Argentina.
Lionel Messi is 1 year older than Antonella Roccuzzo. The couple's predestined relationship began in their childhood, originating from Lucas Scaglia's house - a friend of Messi. At that time, Messi was 9 years old and Antonella was 8 years old, they became friends.
Leo Messi soon "fell" before Antonella Rocuzzo. He often wrote letters to the girl, repeatedly affirming that when the two grew up, Antonella would be his girlfriend. In 2000, Messi's father - Mr. George Messi decided to bring his family to Barcelona. Messi and Antonella had not met for a long time.
They tried to keep in touch, but because the means of transportation were inconvenient, the connection between the two became less and less. In 2005, Antonella's friend died in a traffic accident, Messi immediately flew to Argentina to be by her side to encourage her.
That was when the couple's relationship progressed. Messi and Antonella felt their deeper feelings for each other, but chose to remain silent. After that, Messi returned to Barcelona, while Antonella started studying at the Rosario National University.
The love affair of the two started in July 2007, but it was not until 2009 that Messi publicly announced his girlfriend to the media. In 2012, the couple welcomed their first son Thiago. 3 years later, they welcomed their second child, Mateo.
After 10 years together, Messi and Antonella held a wedding ceremony in 2017. In 2018, the youngest son Ciro was born, early revealing his passion for football.
Antonella - Messi's wife was born in 1988 in Argentina. Her grandmother is the founder of a large supermarket chain in Rosario (Argentina) and currently her father is the owner of this chain of stores.
While Messi is busy with his schedule, Antonella spends most of his time taking care of his children, taking care of everything in the family and helping manage the supermarket chain.
Messi's wife also partnered with her cousin Andrea Lo Menzo to establish her own fashion brand, specializing in clothes for mothers and babies.
Since 2016, she and Sofia Balbi (Luis Suarez's wife) have been involved in running a furniture company called Roccbal 109 SL. Antonella has also received many advertising invitations, representing beauty brands such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Tiffany & Co...
