Antonela Roccuzzo

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Antonela Roccuzzo
Born
Antonela Roccuzzo

(1988-02-26) 26 February 1988 (age 36)
Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina
Occupation Social media personality
Spouse
(m. 2017)
Children3
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Updated: September 8, 2024

Antonela Roccuzzo (born 26 February 1988) is an Argentine social media personality 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 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]

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References

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  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.
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