Lionel Messi explained why he retired from Argentina. This decision obviously send the national team into commotion. However, family comes first, and his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, appeared on social media to show support to her husband.
“It’s a source of pride to see you close this chapter this way” Roccuzzo wrote on Instagram. “So many years, so many moments, so much joy—and so many setbacks, too. I watched you suffer, fall, and get back up. I watched you keep going when things didn’t go your way and always try again. And after all those years, I was also lucky enough to see you fulfill your dreams and experience some of the happiest days of our lives.
“But there is something about this whole story that moves me deeply: that our children grew up watching it all unfold up close. That they saw their dad fight for what he wanted, refuse to give up, and keep believing until the very end. And that they were there to see you achieve it all and lift the World Cup. Perhaps one day they will truly understand the magnitude of your story.
“Today, they are simply proud of their dad. And I am proud of you. Of your journey, of everything you overcame, and—above all—of the person behind every one of those moments. What a privilege it has been to experience all of this by your side. We love you endlessly,” Roccuzzo said.
Antonela has been with Messi through it all
Messi and Antonela know each other since a very young age. Messi left Argentina for Spain at 13 years old, but then they reunited a bit back. They’ve officially been together since 2007, when Messi was 19 years old. However, it’s been rumored that the relationship started before, but in a long-distance methodology.
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Hence, Antonela has been through Messi’s highs and lows. The stability around the couple has been shown throughout the years. In a moment of such emotions as a retirement that will make Argentina seek a new captain after Messi, she made sure that her support is never-ending.
Messi and Antonela’s future is still in Miami
While Messi retired from Argentina, he is still under contract with Inter Miami. But more than that, Antonela herself is very comfortable in Miami. The city has a vibrant, large Hispanic and Argentine community, making the cultural and linguistic transition seamless for Antonela and her three children.
Also, Antonela has grown into an entrepreneur and a global brand ambassador for major international fashion, wellness, and luxury companies. Miami is a perfect place for her to develop as well.
