Lionel Messi reveals heartfelt proposal story to childhood sweetheart Antonela

Lionel Messi has revealed the touching story behind his marriage proposal to childhood sweetheart Antonela Roccuzzo, sharing rare personal details about their lifelong love story that began in Argentina.

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Football icon Lionel Messi has offered fans a rare glimpse into his personal life, sharing the touching story behind his marriage proposal to childhood sweetheart Antonela Roccuzzo — a relationship many describe as football’s most enduring love story.

Speaking on the Miro de Atrás podcast, the Inter Miami CF star revealed that his proposal was far from extravagant, choosing instead an intimate and emotional moment during his Barcelona years.

“We had already been together for many years. We already had Thiago and Mateo,” Messi recalled, explaining that marriage felt like a natural step rather than a dramatic surprise.

A love story that began before fame

Messi and Roccuzzo’s relationship dates back to their childhood in Rosario, Argentina — long before Ballon d’Or awards, World Cup glory or global superstardom.

Their bond quietly grew alongside Messi’s rise in football, surviving distance, pressure, and fame as the Argentine captain built one of the greatest careers in sporting history.

The proposal took place during a peaceful evening in Barcelona, where the couple went out for dinner and stayed overnight at a hotel — a simple moment reflecting the grounded nature of their relationship.

From Barcelona to forever

The couple officially tied the knot in 2017 in a star-studded ceremony in Rosario, often dubbed Argentina’s “wedding of the century.” Today, they share three sons and continue family life in the United States following Messi’s move to Major League Soccer.

While Messi continues to captivate fans on the pitch, moments like these reveal the man behind the legend — a football superstar whose most meaningful victories may lie beyond the game.

Now settled in Miami, Messi and Roccuzzo are writing a new chapter together, balancing family life with the final years of one of football’s most extraordinary careers.