Lionel Messi’s wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, publicly expressed herself after the player had resigned from Argentina’s selection, and was “proud” for having “walked this way by his side.”.
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07/10/2026
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Lionel Messi resigned from Argentina's selection on the night of Tuesday, October 6, (Wednesday, October 7, Portugal). And he counted on family support at this remarkable moment in his career.
However, the footballer’s wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, has already made a public statement through her Instagram page, highlighting how “proud” she is to have “walked this way by her side”.
“Some nights sum up a lifetime. And last night was one of those. It was so beautiful to see you surrounded by so much affection, so many people thanking you and giving you back everything you gave them over so many years”He began by saying Messi's wife, addressing the footballer.
“ That love has earned you. You built it with your way of being, with your humility, with your commitment and with the heart you have always dedicated to this sweater.”, he added.
“ I'm so proud to have walked this path beside you and how thrilled to see you end such an important stage in your life in this way. Thank you for teaching us so much! We love you, Lionel Messi. Always with you”, wrote, finally.
The couple, remember, has been together for many years and have knotted in 2017. Both are parents of three boys, Thiago Messi, who was born in November 2012, Mateo Messi, whom they welcomed in September 2015, and little Cyrus, who joined the family in March 2018.
Lionel's mother Messi reacts to the player's farewell
It should be noted that Lionel Messi's mother, Celia Maria Cuccittini, eventually reacted to the farewell of the son of Argentina's team in conversation with the journalist at the end of the last football game.
By recognizing journalist Gonzalo Sorbo, Celia Cuccittini approached him. Asked how she was after such emotional moments, she replied: “Emotional. The worst is over.”