Antonela Roccuzzo

Antonela Roccuzzo (born 26 February 1988) is an Argentine influencer known for her marriage to footballer Lionel Messi. She was born and raised in Rosario, Argentina, and initially studied dentistry at the National University of Rosario before switching to social communication, though she did not complete either degree. Roccuzzo has modelled for brands such as Adidas, Alo Yoga, and Ricky Sarkany and has worked with fashion designer Stella McCartney. She is also an ambassador for philanthropic organisations, including UNICEF and the Special Olympics. Roccuzzo and Messi were longtime childhood friends before beginning a romantic relationship; they married on 30 June 2017 and have three sons