Messi's wife Antonela Roccuzzo is richer than you think: Argentinian model's eye-watering fortune revealed

Lionel Messi and his wife Antonela Roccuzzo recently got the Coldplay spotlight and were briefly serenaded during a concert in Miami. Messi and his wife attended the show at Hard Rock Stadium, and found themselves in the spotlight – far from that one viral Coldplay moment.

Coldplay frontman paid a heartwarming tribute to the Football legend by singing, "Well, Leo, my beautiful brother. You and your wife are looking so fine." "Thanks for coming today, to see our band play. The No. 1 sports person of all time."

Though Messi doesn't speak English, he appeared to under Martin's tribute and smiled, waved and clapped in response with his arm around his wife. They attended the concert with their three sons Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro.


Messi's wife Antonela Roccuzzo also stole the spotlight as the couple got a special shout-out during Coldplay's final US show.

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Who is Messi's wife Antonela Roccuzzo?

Antonela Roccuzzo is a 34-year-old Argentinian model and businesswoman and her fame stems from her marriage to the renowned footballer Lionel Messi. She is from Rosario, Argentina’s third largest city, and was raised in the same area as Messi.

According to Cosmopolitan, Messi and Roccuzzo have known each other since childhood- thanks to Antonela being the cousin of Lionel's childhood bestie (and fellow soccer player) Lucas Scaglia.

They even grew up in the same hometown of Rosario. Messi later on moved yo Barcelona to pursue his soccer career but the two stayed in touch throughout their teen years. Lionel even reportedly flew back home to support Antonela in 2005 when her best friend tragically died in a car accident, according to the report.

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In 2009, Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo confirmed their relationship in an interview before they made it official. The two were married in a grandiose wedding in their hometown of Rosario in 2017, which was dubbed ‘Argentina’s wedding of the century’ by the media.

The couple now has three sons, Thiago born 2012, Matteo born 2015, and Ciro born 2018, all of whom are apparently football enthusiasts; Thiago, their eldest, is said to be following in his father’s footsteps, as he is currently training with the youth team of Paris Saint-Germain, according to Grazia magazine.

In a heartfelt tribute to Lionel Messi, Antonela Roccuzzo expressed her overwhelming joy at his role in Argentina’s historic FIFA World Cup 2022 victory. She began her emotional post with, “I don’t even know how to start,” going on to praise Messi’s unwavering determination and refusal to give up, no matter the odds. She ended her message with powerful words: “It’s finally done; you are a world champion. We know everything you’ve endured over the years, and what you’ve managed to achieve now!!! Let’s go, Argentina!”

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Antonela Roccuzzo's net worth

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Antonela Roccuzzo is an Argentine social media personality and model who has a net worth of $20 million. Antonela Roccuzzo first gained public recognition in 2009 when she announced her relationship with football star Lionel Messi. As an influencer, Roccuzzo models for fashion brands and serves as an ambassador for a number of philanthropic groups, including UNICEF and the Special Olympics.

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In 2016, Antonela Roccuzzo signed a modeling deal with Argentine fashion brand Ricky Sarkany, and by the following year, she launched a boutique for the label in Barcelona. Since then, she has modeled for major global names including Alo Yoga, Adidas, and Stella McCartney.

With a social media following of over 40 million on Instagram, Roccuzzo has cemented her status as a powerful influencer. Leveraging her platform for good, she also serves as an ambassador for several philanthropic causes, including UNICEF and the Special Olympics.