Life has been great for Lionel Messi since his World Cup triumph. He won his record-eighth Ballon d’Or and the FIFA Best Player Award twice in succession. After his sensational switch to MLS, he has settled well in Florida with his family, now living closer to his native South America.
Messi and his better half, Antonela Roccuzzo, were recently spotted working out with her trainer. The Argentine will captain the Miami side as they head into their new MLS season, which kicks off in late February. Once, there was an occasion when one of his Inter Miami teammates had an awkward moment with Antonela.
How Lionel Messi’s wife almost kissed his Inter Miami teammate?
In the summer of 2023, the World Cup winner Lionel Messi stunned fans by signing with Inter Miami as a free agent after his contract with PSG ended. Alongside Messi, his two great friends and former Barcelona colleagues, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, also headed to Florida to play for the MLS outfit.
The incident occurred in August 2023, during the final celebration after Messi’s record-breaking campaign led the men in pink to their historic triumph in the Leagues Cup Final. The 36-year-old scored 10 goals and provided an assist, guiding the club to its maiden trophy since its inception.
Antonela Roccuzzo was on the pitch post-game when she found herself in an awkward situation with Jordi Alba, one of their close friends since their time in Barcelona. Messi’s wife and Alba went to greet each other with the customary tradition of cheek kisses, a common gesture among friends and acquaintances in Europe and Latin America.
However, due to confusion about which cheek to start with, they nearly leaned in for a lip kiss but managed to avoid it at the last moment. It is also believed that she mistook him for Messi.
Antonella Rocca was praised for her most recent fashion looks in Miami
Lionel Messi’s unprecedented wealth and fame have never overshadowed his partner, Antonela Roccuzzo, who is a successful businesswoman. She runs numerous supermarket chains in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and is also an influential internet celebrity.
One of her recent social media posts is gaining attention for its fashionable and stylish outfit. In the post, she wore a classy black designer outfit while enjoying winter vacations. The post has received 1.2 million likes.
As a well-known face across social media, Roccuzzo is an influencer with 39 million followers. She is quite active in brand promotions and is recognized as a fashion icon.
Besides this, she has been equally supportive of Lionel Messi, recently denouncing rumors of his affair through a social media move.
