“Those moments are very nerve-wracking” - Lionel Messi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo opens up on dealing with Argentina superstar’s successes

Antonela Roccuzzo and Lionel Messi have been together for a long time and got married in 2017. Antonela, who has seen every up and down in Messi's career, recently spoke on the Argentine superstar's success. In an interview with Hola, she said:

“Those moments are very nerve-wracking, but the most beautiful part is that we experience all those things together as a family, and my children can make great memories. Having lived these moments from the first day makes them unforgettable."

Lionel Messi is a superstar and is widely regarded as one of the best footballers to have embraced the sport. Alongside him is his wife and long-term partner Antonela Roccuzzo, who is a media personality as well. The couple have been living in Florida as of now after Messi's transfer to Inter Miami.

Lionel Messi has been an omnipresent figure in football since 2006. He rose to the limelight during his Barcelona days where he won consecutive Ballon d'Or awards from 2009 to 2012. He has won four UEFA Champions League titles during his stay at the Catalan giants.

In 2021, the 37-year-old won his maiden international trophy, when Argentina lifted the Copa America after a long wait. The following year, his excellence helped Argentina bag the FIFA World Cup. This was considered a remarkable feat in Messi's career, since La Albiceleste had last won the competition back in 1986 when Diego Maradona was at his supreme form.

In 2024, he once again conquered Copa America for a second time.

Lionel Messi has known Antonela Roccuzzo since he was five years old. The couple officially confirmed their relationship in 2009, before getting married in 2017. In 2012, they had their first child Thiago, who has confirmed that his favorite player is Lamine Yamal.

In 2015, they had their second child Mateo, who is a fan of Cristiano Ronaldo and often playfully supports Real Madrid. After their marriage, in 2018, the couple gave welcomed their third child Ciro.

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How is Lionel Messi doing at Inter Miami?

Lionel Messi is currently enjoying his tenure at Inter Miami, a club co-owned by former English footballer David Beckham. He recently helped the American outfit clinch their first-ever Supporters' Shield.

After joining Inter Miami, Messi has scored 30 goals and poured in 17 assists in 35 appearances. Out of these, 17 goals and 10 assists came in this edition. His contract expires in December next year and is yet to be renewed. The Argentine sensation, who will turn 38 next year, is expected to feature in the 2026 edition of the FIFA World Cup, which will be his sixth.