Lionel Messi has all but settled the debate over who is the greatest soccer player of all time.
At 39 years old, the Argentina captain has guided his country to another FIFA World Cup final, adding yet another remarkable chapter to his legendary career. A victory today would only strengthen his case as the greatest player the sport has ever seen.
The Inter Miami superstar has enjoyed another outstanding World Cup campaign, scoring eight goals while leading Argentina back to the final.
While fans around the world are familiar with Messi's brilliance on the field, many are also curious about the woman who has been by his side throughout much of his journey—his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo.
The couple's story began long before Messi became a global superstar. They first met as children in their hometown of Rosario, Argentina, after being introduced by Antonela's cousin, Lucas Scaglia, who was one of Messi's childhood soccer teammates.
Although Messi moved to Spain at the age of 13 to join Barcelona's famed La Masia academy, the two stayed in touch over the years. They reunited as adults in 2005, made their relationship public in 2009, and married in a star-studded ceremony in Rosario in 2017.
What does Antonela Roccuzzo do for a living?
Antonela Roccuzzo is an Argentine model, entrepreneur, and social media personality who has built a successful career of her own outside of her husband's fame.
She has more than 41 million followers on Instagram, where she regularly collaborates with major global brands, including Alo Yoga, Tiffany & Co., Guerlain, and CASETiFY.
Roccuzzo is also an entrepreneur. She co-founded the children's clothing brand Enfans and previously co-owned a luxury footwear boutique in Barcelona in partnership with Argentine shoe company Sarkany.
Beyond business, she is actively involved in charitable work, serving as an ambassador for organizations including UNICEF and the Special Olympics. Despite her global profile, Roccuzzo has largely kept her personal life private while supporting Messi throughout his record-breaking career.
