As Lionel Messi competes in another World Cup and global attention on his career remains intense, interest in his personal life has surged again. At the center of that story is Antonela Roccuzzo, the woman Messi has known since childhood in Rosario, Argentina.
Both grew up in Rosario and met through Antonela's cousin, one of Messi's closest friends. Messi left Argentina as a teenager to pursue his career with Barcelona, while Roccuzzo remained behind, before their paths crossed again and their relationship became public. They married in July 2017 in Rosario in an event local media dubbed the wedding of the century, drawing soccer stars from around the world back to the city where their story began.
Messi's career has taken him from Rosario to Barcelona, Paris, and now Miami, but the family structure around him has stayed consistent. The couple share three sons: Thiago, born in November 2012; Mateo, born in September 2015; and Ciro, born in March 2018.
Thiago, now entering his teenage years has followed the family onto the field and is part of Inter Miami's youth system. Mateo has become widely recognizable among fans for a playful personality and viral moments during celebrations and family appearances. Ciro's childhood has unfolded alongside Copa América triumphs, World Cup celebrations, and Messi's move to Inter Miami.
While Roccuzzo is best known as Messi's wife, she has also built her own global following as public interest in the family continues to grow.
