As a child, Lionel Messi already dreamt of becoming a renowned football player. But one day, he retreated to his room, sat at his desk, and wrote the name “Antonela” on a piece of paper with a pen.
In the letter sent by the young boy to his beloved, he wrote a line that said, “There will come a time when we will be engaged.” This romantic tale would make a great plot for a movie.
Born in Rosario, Argentina in 1987, Leonel Messi had a deep-seated desire to become a professional football player from a young age. Antonela Rocuzzo, on the other hand, was known for her beauty and sweet disposition, and was born in 1986. The story takes place in the home of Lucas Scaglia, Messi’s friend.
During their first encounter at Lucas’s house, Messi and Lucas were engrossed in a PlayStation game when Antonella approached them and asked if they needed anything. Messi was too shy to respond, but both he and Antonella were nine years old at the time, with Antonella being a year younger.
After spending 48 hours together, Messi couldn’t take his eyes off Antonella. Though they became friends, Messi knew even at that young age that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her. He frequently visited Lucas’s house in the hopes of seeing her.
Enrique Dominguez, their coach, noticed Messi standing outside Lucas’s house and asked Lucas’s father what he was doing there. Lucas’s father revealed that Messi was waiting for them to leave because he wanted to visit their house. Messi had a crush on Antonella and was hoping to see her. They communicated through letters, and Messi promised to make her his girlfriend when they were older.
Despite this, the two decided to take a long route to their relationship. Messi found a group of close friends and a woman who inspired him to appreciate life more.
The two young individuals quickly formed a strong friendship and enjoyed spending time together. However, as fate would have it, they eventually had to part ways. In 2000, George Messi, Messi’s father, decided to take his family on vacation to Barcelona. Despite the distance, Messi and Antonela managed to keep in touch for some time. However, communication was difficult due to the tools they had at their disposal, and their interactions became less frequent over time.
In 2005, Antonela lost a dear friend in a car accident, causing her to become withdrawn and miss several days of school. Messi wasted no time in traveling to Argentina to offer her comfort and support during this difficult time. It was clear that he was there for her when she needed him most. This marked a turning point in their relationship as they both realized their deeper feelings for each other but chose not to reveal them at the time.
Shortly after this incident, Messi returned to Barcelona while Antonela enrolled in dental school at the National University of Rosario. It wasn’t until Messi was 21 years old that they finally established a romantic connection. Antonela first publicly acknowledged their relationship on July 20, 2007, according to a mutual friend. It wasn’t until 2009 that their relationship became public knowledge when Messi mentioned a female living in Argentina during an interview about his private life.
Antonella is a fan of the greatest football player ever, but doesn’t find the sport exciting. Messi has expressed that she’s tired of football in various interviews. Antonella showed no interest when told about scoring two goals or a hat trick. The wedding festivities were held at Rosario Downtown building and Pullman Hotel with famous football players in attendance. Childhood friendships would become dependent later on. Notable attendees include Luis Suarez, Neymar, Shakira, and members of the Argentine national team. Antonella considers herself lucky to have married her childhood sweetheart, Messi. Their romance is bound to be a great story, and they plan to get married once Messi achieves his goals. We wish them a lifetime of happiness and joy with their young family.
