The fairy tale love story of Messi and the wife he met when he was 5 years old

Love story from the first time we met at the age of 5

Behind the image of Messi and his teammates celebrating their victory with the World Cup championship, people see the companionship of the Argentine player’s wife and 3 sons.

On her personal page, Messi’s wife shared some moments of the whole family together on his happy day. “World champion. I don’t even know how to start. The whole family feels so proud of you. Thank you for teaching us to never lower our arms, to fight until the end. At least you are a world champion now. We know what you have endured for so many years…”, Antonela wrote.

Not only at this World Cup, but the model often goes with her children to watch Messi’s matches to cheer him on. She is also a woman who accompanies him, accepting to step back and take care of the family so that her husband can focus on his football career.

""
Messi and Antonela’s love affair lasted for many years before officially leading to marriage (Photo: People).

This couple’s love story is likened to a “real-life fairy tale” that has lasted for a decade. Despite the separation, they always give their whole hearts to each other.

Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo have known each other since Antonela was 5 years old, through Antonela’s cousin and also Messi’s best friend.

People say Messi has a shy personality, but in love, this player is completely different.

Messi’s best friend’s father recalled that as a boy, Messi “couldn’t take his eyes off Antonela” for even a second. Messi even wrote and sent letters expressing his feelings, in which he affirmed that Antonela would become his girlfriend in the future.

When Messi moved to Barcelona (Spain), he and Antonela had to live far apart for many years. They kept in touch with handwritten letters filled with love despite the distance of thousands of kilometers. Throughout the years playing in Spain, Antonela’s image was always kept in Messi’s heart.

Distance cannot erase feelings, perhaps fate brought them together, love arose. In 2008, the couple officially made their relationship public.

Their relationship deepened when Messi decided to fly from Spain to Argentina to comfort Antonela after the shock of her best friend’s death. At that time, the young girl was extremely depressed and shocked. Messi was there to support and help Antonela regain her spirits.

Messi’s sincere care and affection further bonded the couple after a period of separation. Some time later, Antonela moved to Barcelona to live with Messi.

Antonela attended university in Argentina. She earned a bachelor’s degree in social sciences and humanities from the National University of Rosario and then studied dentistry. However, she did not pursue her studies and instead turned to modeling. In 2016, Antonela announced that she had signed a modeling contract with Argentine fashion label Ricky Sarkany.

If Messi earns hundreds of millions of dollars every year, his wife is not far behind. In 2017, Messi’s wife switched to the shoe business in Barcelona with a friend.

Although the couple has a large fortune, Antonela is not a girl who indulges in luxury shopping or lavish living. She often participates in charity activities, helping people and hospitals.

Messi praises his wife

Before getting married, Messi and his wife welcomed two sons, then a third child was born. Talking about his wife, Lionel Messi once had these compliments: “My wife has many great qualities. I admire the way she handles things. She is intelligent, good at all aspects of life.”

""
Image of Messi and Antonela as children (left) and life with their children a few years ago (Photo: Tribuna).

Messi and Antonela’s wedding was considered the “wedding of the century” in Argentina. The couple walked side by side into the wedding hall at a luxurious hotel and casino in their hometown of Rosario amid the joy and congratulations of relatives and fans.

It is known that to ensure security, the wedding ceremony needs 450 police officers to protect it, guests are prohibited from using cell phones, and wedding service staff must promise to keep all activities secret during the event.

""
Antonela and Messi are considered a beautiful couple with no scandals (Photo: Tribuna).

While many football players are involved in love scandals and noisy affairs off the field, Messi is praised as a loyal person. He spends a lot of time with his family, especially his children.

Talking about his feelings about becoming a father, Messi shared: “Having 3 children has changed my perspective on life, my way of thinking and helped me become more mature.”

Like many other players, Messi is busy all year round with a tight schedule in tournaments so he has very little time at home with his 3 sons. However, this Argentinian player will try to enjoy every moment, even if it is simply playing or watching TV with his children.

""
Antonela is a family woman, she does not indulge in partying, luxury goods or shopping (Photo: People).

In a press conference after the 2022 World Cup quarter-final match, Messi once said: “My wife and children are always here no matter what happens, seeing them happy today is the best thing.”

That happiness gave Messi and his teammates mental strength in the World Cup semi-finals and finals.

Every day, the images shared on social networks show the couple and their children always cherishing the moments together, smiling brightly and filled with happiness.

Behind today’s success is Messi’s daily efforts, but no one can deny that his wife and children are a solid support for this player to be steady on his career path.

According to Dan Tri

Related Posts

Lionel Messi’s Impact Is Unreal — Inter Miami to Join World’s Elite in 2025!

MLS teams can avoid the draws of Real Madrid, Bayern Munich or Man City in the group stage of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Inter Miami is one of two MLS representatives in the tournament. Photo: Reuters. Inter Miami is one of two MLS representatives …

Read more

Forget Flashy Cars — Man Utd Uses Messi’s Boot-Cleaning Photo to Wake Up the Squad!

Man Utd used the image of the Renaissance woman wrinkling his own shoes as an example of talent, character, and humility for the next generation of “Red Devils.” During an interview on Tuesday, the coach of Manchester United’s junior academy, Linda Brott, …

Read more

‘Everything Messi touches turns to gold’

USAAmerican fans were excited after Lionel Messi helped Inter Miami win the Suppotter’ Shield for the first time in history. On the morning of October 3, Inter Miami won 3-2…

Read more

Messi Signs Multi-Million Deal with Beats by Dre – MLS Era Just Got Louder

As of right now, Beats by Dre, the leading manufacturer of audio equipment globally, has Lionel Messi as its official brand ambassador. This move not only confirms Messi’s popularity within the football community but also highlights his immense …

Read more

Messi’s Royal Escape! Inside the Jaw-Dropping Luxury of Riyadh’s Most Opulent Hotel

A legend in the sport of football from Argentina, Lionel Messi, is currently in Saudi Arabia. With his family, the forward for Paris Saint-Germain is currently in the Kingdom. On the first of May, they arrived in Riyadh for a tour that would last …

Read more

Mateo Stuns Fans with Soccer Skills and Irresistible Charm

Lionеl Mеssi’s sоn shows hе is а chip оff thе оld blоck with fооtball skills Foᴜr-уеar-old Mаtеo рrovеd hе’s inhеritеd sоmе оf his dаds tаlеnts with аn imprеssivе displaу in his ɡardеn. . And it sееms his foᴜr-уеar-old bоу Mаtеo is еqᴜаllу …

Read more

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *