Fans are eager to delve deep into Lionel Messi‘s love life after the football legend was spotted with his wife on camera at a Coldplay concert. While Messi’s on-field accomplishments are widely documented, many fans are curious to know more about his wife. So, who is Lionel Messi’s wife, and what she does for a living?
Here is everything you need to know about Messi’s spouse, her job, and the couple’s relationship history.
Who is Lionel Messi’s wife?
Lionel Messi’s wife is Antonela Roccuzzo.
The couple recently made headlines for their appearance at a Coldplay concert in Miami. They were captured in a cute moment on the kiss cam, with fans going gaga over their adorable chemistry.
What does Antonela Roccuzzo do for a living?
Antonela Roccuzzo has a multi-faceted career.
Roccuzzo pursued her education at the National University of Rosario. She pursued her postgraduate studies in dentistry but eventually dropped out. Roccuzzo is a model and has worked with numerous brands like Alo Yoga, Adidas, and Ricky Sarkany. Additionally, she has collaborated with English fashion designer Stella McCartney.
Roccuzzo is also an ambassador for many philanthropic organizations. This includes the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, Special Olympics, and UNICEF’s #GuardavidasDeLaInfancia campaign.
She also opened a Barcelona boutique for the footwear brand Sarkany along with Sofia Balbi. Roccuzo also has over 40 million followers on her Instagram, where she often uploads glimpses from her modelling stints, including a photoshoot with Vogue.
Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo’s relationship explained
Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo first met as kids and reconnected following the latter’s friend’s death. They eventually fell in love and tied the knot on June 30, 2017, in their hometown, Rosario.
The couple welcomed their first child in 2012, whom they named Thiago. In 2015, their second son, Mateo, was born. Their family expanded in 2018 with the birth of their third son, Ciro (via PEOPLE).
Roccuzo has been supportive of Messi’s career. “My wife, Antonela, has lots of great qualities,” the football icon said in an interview with sports paper Marca (via FC Barcelona). “I really admire how she deals with the day to day, she is always in a good mood, and she approaches problems admirably. She is highly intelligent and well-rounded in all aspects of life.”
Originally reported by Ritika Singh on ComingSoon.
