Antonela Roccuzzo
Born
Antonela Roccuzzo

(1988-02-26) 26 February 1988
Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina
OccupationSocial media personality
Years active(2016–present)
Spouse
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(m. 2017)​
Children3
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Followers39.1 million
Updated: December 20, 2023

Antonela Roccuzzo (born 26 February 1988) is an Argentine social media personality known for her marriage to footballer Lionel Messi.

Career

Roccuzzo studied dentistry at the National University of Rosario,[1] she later changed her course to social communication and graduated with a bachelor's degree.[2] She is an ambassador for several philanthropic organisations, most notably the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and the Special Olympics.[3] In April 2023, she endorsed the UNICEF's #GuardavidasDeLaInfancia campaign to combat poverty and human rights violations against children in Argentina.[4]

Roccuzzo has modelled with several brands including Adidas, Alo Yoga and Ricky Sarkany; she has also worked with English fashion designer Stella McCartney.[1][5]

Personal life

Roccuzzo was born and raised in Rosario, Argentina; she met Lionel Messi through her cousin Lucas Scaglia, and in 2009 the two confirmed their relationship.[2] Messi and Roccuzzo married in 2017, and have three sons together: Thiago, Mateo and Ciro.[6]

References

  1. 1 2 Francombe, Amy (20 December 2022). "Antonela Roccuzzo — the first lady of Argentinean football". Evening Standard. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  2. 1 2 Harb, Esra (2022). "Everything to know about Messi's wife, Antonella Roccuzzo". Grazia. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  3. ↑ Crispin, Gerrard (2 September 2023). "Lionel Messi's wife Antonela Roccuzzo and Victoria Beckham extend their friendship with similar fashion taste". First Sportz. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  4. ↑ "Antonela Roccuzzo y la Liga Profesional de Fútbol se sumaron a la campaña de UNICEF #GuardavidasDeLaInfancia" [Antonela Roccuzzo and the Professional Football League joined the UNICEF campaign #GuardavidasDeLaInfancia] (in Spanish). United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF). 12 April 2023. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  5. ↑ Bonner, Mehera (27 June 2023). "Everything to Know About Lionel Messi's Wife, Model Antonela Roccuzzo". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  6. ↑ Krol, Jacklyn (31 July 2023). "Who Is Lionel Messi's Wife? All About Antonela Roccuzzo". People. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
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