Touching Love Story of Lionel Messi and Wife

At the moment, the superstar of football, Lionel Messi, is incredibly happy with his wife. Why did the best football player in the world fall in love with the daughter of a supermarket owner in his hometown? How did their love story begin? From this article, you will learn many interesting facts about Messi wife.

WHEN DID IT ALL BEGIN?
Messi wife name is Antonella Roccuzzo. The lady’s parents are the owners of Rosario shops. Leo and Antonella met at the age of 5.

The starting point of their happy relationship was in 1996. At the time, the lady’s cousin, Lucas Scaglia who was a close friend of Leo’s spent a lot of time with both Messi and Antonella. The communication in this friendly company allowed the future spouses to get to know each other better. This ended up sparking an interest in one another.

One day, the boys went to the bank of the Parana River and Antonella came with them. Lionel was only nine years old at the time but he already had the feeling that he likes this girl. It was pure puppy love then. But at that point, his interest in her was clear.

Messi often wrote her letters where he once told her that when they grow up, she will be his girlfriend.

ADULT LIFE
At the age of 21, the relationship reached a more serious level and everyone knew about it. The public found out they were a couple in 2009. During an interview, Messi was asked about his personal life and he said that he had a girl in Argentina who made him relaxed and happy. Since then, Antonella became an integral part of the life of the football player.

The paths of the lovers crossed again when Antonella was studying at the Latin American Education Centre, and the football star had to go to Catalan capital.

For three years, Antonella dated another guy who lived in their hometown while Messi went away to get started on his path to become the most successful football player in the world. Unfortunately, Antonella’s lover died in a car accident.

When she met Messi again, their childhood friendship was rekindled. When he heard about the tragic accident, Messi went to Argentina to support his friend. Leo and Antonella felt their affections for each other grow during that visit but they kept it a secret at the time.

Leo eventually returned to Barcelona while Antonella was studying at the Rosario National University. After the completing a six-month course, she began to work with social communications.

People close to Lionel Messi wife say they learned about her love affair with Messi in 2007. For many years, the couple kept their relationship quiet. But all doubts disappeared in 2010 during the championship in South Africa. She was there with her beloved and it was very clear they were a couple.

LIONEL MESSI’S CHILDREN
In June 2012, another big secret was revealed. During the celebration of the stunning goal at a game with Ecuador, the audience learned that Antonella was pregnant. The first child of Messi and wife is named Thiago. He was born in November 2012.
During 2014-2015 football season, Leo told his fans and social media followers that they were expecting a second child. Mateo, the second son, was born in September 2015.

This is such an amazing love story. All his life, the footballer knew what kind of woman he wanted and she was patient enough to wait for him to achieve his dreams. Lionel Messi wedding with Antonella Roccuzzo was just a matter of time.

Their lavish wedding took place this year, just a few months ago. You can read more information about their amazing wedding in our article below. From their childhood to this day they are still together and very happy.