Argentina’s journey to another FIFA World Cup final has been a source of excitement for fans and emotional moments for Lionel Messi’s family. While the captain continues to inspire on the pitch, his wife Antonela Roccuzzo has been cheering from the stands with their three sons Thiago, Mateo and Ciro. The reigning champions are preparing for a high-stakes semifinal with England and Roccuzzo once again showed her support for her husband with a heartfelt social media message that quickly caught the attention of supporters.
Lionel Messi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo celebrates Argentina’s World Cup run
Roccuzzo has remained one of Messi’s biggest supporters throughout the tournament. Following Argentina’s quarterfinal victory over Switzerland, she celebrated the team’s progress on Instagram with a short but meaningful message.“Let’s go Argentina 🇦🇷. One step closer!!!”The post reflected the growing excitement around Argentina’s campaign as the team moved within touching distance of another World Cup final.Earlier in the competition, Argentina produced a dramatic comeback win over Egypt to secure a place in the quarterfinals. After that emotional night, Roccuzzo also shared a personal tribute to her husband, acknowledging yet another memorable performance from the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner.“Go Argentina 🤍. @leomessi There are no words left 🥹🤍.”Her message came during a tournament that has carried special emotional significance for Messi beyond football.Away from the field, the Messi family has also been dealing with a private personal challenge.On June 18, the family released a statement confirming that Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge Messi, has been facing health issues while asking for privacy.“He is currently under medical supervision, recovering, and progressing favorably within his current condition,” the family said in a statement to ESPN.The statement also criticized speculation surrounding Jorge Messi’s condition.“Given the versions, rumors, and speculation that have circulated in recent hours, the family wishes to express its deep displeasure at the lack of sensitivity, respect, and scruples with which some people have treated a strictly private and family matter.”
Lionel Messi opens up while Antonela Roccuzzo reflects on family life
Although Messi has chosen not to discuss his father’s health publicly, he admitted that the beginning of the World Cup was emotionally difficult.“Why did I cry? It was something completely unrelated to football,” Messi noted in a June 17 media session, according to Reuters.“I went through some difficult days. But I’m grateful to the entire delegation and my teammates because they were always by my side, giving me a lot of strength to help me get through it.”Off the pitch, Roccuzzo has also spoken about adjusting to life in the United States after Messi joined Inter Miami in 2023. Despite living in Florida, she revealed there are still many places she hopes to explore.“I know very little about the United States. I have to travel beyond Orlando!I would love to go to Mexico. I don’t know if there will be an opportunity to go as the World Cup progresses for Argentina. We’ll see, but I would love to go.”She has also reflected on the challenges of leaving Argentina years earlier to begin a new chapter in Spain.“It was hard when I moved to Spain because at that time my family and friends were my nest, where I felt protected, but on the other hand, it helped me grow a lot. It challenged me to move forward, to find solutions, and to step outside my comfort zone.”“You have to keep pushing.It’s hard to leave your roots behind, but I’ve always carried my family and my customs in my heart, in every different place I’ve lived. Even the television we watch at home is Argentinian, wherever we go.”As Argentina continue their World Cup journey, the unwavering support from Roccuzzo and their children remains a powerful reminder that behind every historic performance is a family standing together through both triumphs and personal challenges.
