Lionel Messi, the renowned Argentine footballer, has been married to Antonela Roccuzzo since June 30, 2017. The couple, childhood sweethearts from Rosario, Argentina, have built a life together with their three sons: Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro. Antonela, a model, influencer, and philanthropist, has over 40 million Instagram followers and an estimated net worth of $20 million. She has worked with several brands, including Adidas, Alo Yoga, and Ricky Sarkany, and has been an ambassador for philanthropic organizations like UNICEF and the Special Olympics.
Antonela Roccuzzo was born on February 26, 1988, in Rosario, Argentina, to José Roccuzzo and Patricia Blanco. She studied dentistry at the National University of Rosario but later changed her major to social communication before dropping out at 19. Messi and Antonela met as children in Rosario through her cousin Lucas Scaglia. They reconnected in 2005 after Messi returned to Rosario to comfort her after the death of her close friend in a car accident. The couple confirmed their romance publicly in 2009.
Messi and Antonela's wedding took place on June 30, 2017, at a luxury hotel in Rosario, with around 260 guests in attendance. Antonela wore a custom-made Rosa Clará gown that reportedly took over 200 hours to complete. The guest list included fellow footballers such as Luis Suárez and Neymar. After the wedding, the family moved to Barcelona, where Messi played for FC Barcelona, and later to Miami, Florida, where they currently reside.
Antonela has pursued a career in modeling and has worked with several brands, including Stella McCartney. She co-founded a boutique for Ricky Sarkany in Barcelona in 2017. As an ambassador for philanthropic organizations, Antonela has supported causes like UNICEF and the Special Olympics. In an interview with Elle, she mentioned that her husband follows a strict diet and that they prioritize healthy eating and a smoke-free lifestyle.
The Messi-Roccuzzo family has three sons: Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro. Thiago, born on November 2, 2012, is the eldest and has played football for Barcelona's academy. He currently plays as a midfielder in the Inter Miami academy system. Mateo, born on September 11, 2015, is described by Messi as the most competitive and mischievous of his sons. Mateo is also part of Inter Miami CF's youth development setup.
Ciro, the youngest, was born on March 10, 2018. According to Messi, Ciro copies his brother Mateo and can be quite challenging at times. The family prioritizes a normal life, with Messi describing a typical day as taking Thiago to school, training, and spending time with his family. In an interview with Apple Music's Zane Lowe, Messi emphasized his efforts to be a normal dad and husband.
The age gap between Messi and Antonela is approximately eight years, with Messi born on June 24, 1987, and Antonela born on February 26, 1988. Despite their busy lives, the family prioritizes quality time together and strives for a normal life. Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina national team in August 2026, marking a new chapter in his life with his family.
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- - Lionel Messi has been married to Antonela Roccuzzo since June 30, 2017.
