Antonela Roccuzzo’s biography: who is Lionel Messi’s wife?

Antonela Roccuzzo’s biography: who is Lionel Messi’s wife?

Antonela Roccuzzo is an Argentinian model and businesswoman. She is best known as the wife of the famous Argentinian player Lionel Messi. The two are blessed with three children. Antonela Roccuzzo is family-oriented and continuously posts pictures of her family on her social media accounts.

Antonela Roccuzzo
Laureus World Sportsman of the Year 2023 nominee Lionel Messi and his wife Antonella Roccuzzo arrive at the 2023 Laureus World Sports Awards at Cour Vendome in Paris, France. Photo: Stephane Cardinale
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Lionel Messi's wife is a cousin to Lucas Scaglia, one of Messi's childhood friends. Roccuzzo and her husband Messi have known each other from the tender age of 4 and 5, respectively. The couple started their romantic relationship in the late 2000s.

Profile summary

Full nameAntonela Roccuzzo
Birth date26 February 1988
Age35 years old (as of 2023)
Zodiac signPisces
BirthplaceRosario, Santa Fe, Argentina
Current residenceBarcelona, Spain
NationalityArgentine
SexualityStraight
ReligionChristianity
Height5’2” (157 cm)
Weight127 lbs (58 kgs)
Body measurements35-25-35 inches (88-63-88 cm)
Eye colourDark Brown
Hair colourBlack
FatherJose Ruben Roccuzzo
MotherPatricia Blanco
Siblings2
Marital statusMarried
SpouseLionel Messi
Children3
SchoolCentro Educativo Latinoamericano
UniversityNational University of Rosario
Net worth$20 million
Instagram@antonelaroccuzzo

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Antonela Roccuzzo’s biography

Where is Antonela Roccuzzo from? Antonela was born in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina. She was born to parents Jose Ruben Roccuzzo and Patricia Blanco.

The famous footballer's wife was raised in a family of five. She has two sisters named Paula and Carla. Growing up, she was a shy child and did not have many friends. Antonela spent her childhood in her hometown.

How old is Antonela Roccuzzo?

Antonela Roccuzzo's age is 35 years as of 2023. She was born on 26 February 1988. Her zodiac sign is Pisces.

Educational background

She attended Centro Educativo Latinoamericano, based in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina. After graduating from high school, she joined the National University of Rosario.

Roccuzzo had an interest in dentistry from a young age. After joining the university, she pursued a degree in dentistry, but this would not last long as she did not see a career out of it.

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She switched to a course in social media communications and eventually graduated from university with a degree in social media communications.

Career

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Antonela Roccuzzo attends the Louis Vuitton Womenswear Fall Winter 2023-2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week at Orsay Museum in Paris, France. Photo: Marc Piasecki
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Leo Messi's wife has been featured as a model in various products. One of her most recognized roles has been with the Argentine fashion label Ricky Sarkany.

In 2016, she announced that she had signed with a fashion house that predominantly deals with footwear. In mid 2017, Antonela and Luis Suarez's wife, Sofia Balbi opened a botique in Avenida Diagonal in Barcelona.

The boutique was the first Sarkany store in Europe. During the store's opening ceremony, some Barcelona stars such as Neymar, Cesc Fabregas, Sergio Busquets and Marc-Andre ter Stegen were in attendance.

Roccuzzo has also launched a children's clothing brand Enfans Argentina alongside her sister Paula. Her children and nephews can often be seen modelling the clothes on Antonela's Instagram, as well as on the brand's page.

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How much is Antonela Roccuzzo worth?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Antonela Roccuzzo is worth $20 million. Her primary source of wealth comes from her work as a model as well as a businesswoman.

When did Messi get married?

Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo wedded on 30 June 2017 in a beautiful ceremony held in their hometown of Rosario. There were 250 guests in attendance, including Spanish former professional footballer Gerard Piqué, Luis Suarez and Neymar.

Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo
Lionel Messi, his wife Antonella Roccuzzo, and their children Ciro, Mateo and Thiago pose upon arrival to attend the 2021 Ballon d'Or France Football award ceremony in Paris. Photo: Anne-Christine
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The couple are childhood sweethearts who grew up in the same town. Their relationship became public in 2008, and the two got engaged in 2010 in a private ceremony. They have three children named Thiago (born 2012), Mateo (born 2015) and Ciro (born 2018).

Antonela occasionally attends her husband's matches. Currently, Lionel Messi's family resides in Castelldefels, Barcelona, on the coast of the Balearic Sea.

How tall is Antonela Roccuzzo?

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Antonela Roccuzzo's height is 5 feet 2 inches (157 centimetres), and weighs 127 pounds (58 kilograms). She has dark brown eyes and black hair. Her body measurements are 35-25-35 inches (88-63-88 centimetres).

Quick facts about Antonela Roccuzzo

  • Her best friend is Sofia Balbi.
  • She has worked with several fitness brands and companies, such as Adidas and Stella McCartney.
  • Her Instagram page has over 35 million followers.

Lionel Messi's wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, is a successful businesswoman and model. Her husband is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time.

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