Antonela Roccuzzo

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Antonela Roccuzzo
Born
Antonela Roccuzzo

(1988-02-26) 26 February 1988 (age 36)
Rosario, Argentina
Occupation Influencer
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(m. 2017)​
Children3
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Antonela Roccuzzo (born 26 February 1988) is an Argentine influencer known for her marriage to footballer Lionel Messi.

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Career

Roccuzzo studied dentistry at the National University of Rosario, [1] she later changed her course to social communication but also dropped out. [2] She is an ambassador for several philanthropic organisations, most notably the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and the Special Olympics. [3] In April 2023, she endorsed the UNICEF's #GuardavidasDeLaInfancia campaign to combat poverty and human rights violations against children in Argentina. [4]

Roccuzzo has modelled with several brands including Adidas, Alo Yoga and Ricky Sarkany; she has also worked with English fashion designer Stella McCartney. [1] [5]

Personal life

Roccuzzo was born and raised in Rosario, Argentina and has Italian ancestry; [6] she met Lionel Messi when the two were toddlers through her cousin Lucas Scaglia, and in 2009 the two confirmed their relationship. [7] Messi and Roccuzzo married in 2017, and have three sons. [8]

References

  1. 1 2 Francombe, Amy (20 December 2022). "Antonela Roccuzzo — the first lady of Argentinean football". Evening Standard . Archived from the original on 15 November 2023. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  2. ↑ "Este es el grado de estudios que alcanzó Antonela Roccuzzo, la mujer de Lionel Messi" [This is the degree of studies reached by Antonela Roccuzzo, the wife of Lionel Messi]. Panorama (in Spanish). Heraldo Media Group. 20 May 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  3. ↑ Crispin, Gerrard (2 September 2023). "Lionel Messi's wife Antonela Roccuzzo and Victoria Beckham extend their friendship with similar fashion taste". First Sportz. Archived from the original on 15 November 2023. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  4. ↑ "Antonela Roccuzzo y la Liga Profesional de Fútbol se sumaron a la campaña de UNICEF #GuardavidasDeLaInfancia" [Antonela Roccuzzo and the Professional Football League joined the UNICEF campaign #GuardavidasDeLaInfancia] (in Spanish). United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF). 12 April 2023. Archived from the original on 15 November 2023. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  5. ↑ Bonner, Mehera (27 June 2023). "Everything to Know About Lionel Messi's Wife, Model Antonela Roccuzzo". Cosmopolitan . Archived from the original on 15 November 2023. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  6. ↑ Ames, Suzanne (25 June 2024). "15 Mind-blowing Facts About Antonella Roccuzzo". Facts.net. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  7. ↑ Harb, Esra (2022). "Everything to know about Messi's wife, Antonella Roccuzzo". Grazia . Archived from the original on 17 November 2023. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  8. ↑ Krol, Jacklyn (31 July 2023). "Who Is Lionel Messi's Wife? All About Antonela Roccuzzo". People . Archived from the original on 27 November 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
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