Lionel Messi received a special birthday message from the person who knows him best. As the football icon celebrated his 39th birthday on June 24, his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, shared a heartfelt tribute on social media that quickly captured the attention of fans around the world. "Happy birthday to the love of my life,” she began alongside a heart emoji.
“May you be very happy today and always. We already have everything we need because we have you. I love you infinitely, @leomessi," she concluded with several light blue heart emojis.
© Antonela RoccuzzoWhile Messi continues to add to his legendary career, Antonela's words highlighted the family-first values that have remained at the center of his life. The couple's relationship dates back to their childhood in Rosario, Argentina. They first met through Antonela's cousin, who was one of Messi's close friends, and their connection eventually grew in to a romance that has spanned decades.
The pair married in 2017 and share three sons: Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro.
© Antonela RoccuzzoAntonela has long been one of Messi's biggest supporters, regularly celebrating his personal and professional milestones. Just days before his birthday, she paid tribute to the football superstar after he made FIFA World Cup history, writing that it was a privilege to watch him "make history again and again."
Messi's latest birthday arrives during another remarkable chapter in his career. The Argentine captain recently made headlines for breaking additional World Cup records while continuing to lead his country on football's biggest stage.
© Getty ImagesFans flooded the comments section of Antonela's post with birthday wishes, celebrating not only Messi's achievements on the field but also the family life he has built away from the spotlight.
“Our husband😭😭😭😭 HBD🥳🤩🤯💯 My GOAT🥳🥳🥳🥳,” a fan joked. “Happy birthday to our Goat👑🐐❤️,” another person added.
© dpa/picture alliance via Getty ILionel Messi Sets New World Cup Record
Messi's recent two-goal performance was crucial for Argentina's tournament hopes, but also cemented his place in the history books. With the brace against Austria, Messi became the men's World Cup all-time leading goal scorer with 18 goals, surpassing every player who has competed on soccer's biggest stage.
Fans inside Dallas Stadium witnessed the history-making moment firsthand, erupting in celebration as Messi delivered yet another memorable day. Shakira and the sons she shares with Piqué, Milan and Sasha, watched him live, while Antonela Rocuzzo and the three sons she shares with Messi also celebrated from premium seating.
