The emotional message transmitted by Antonella, after Messi's last match in Argentina: “How lucky”
Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – published on Friday, September 5, 2025, 12:32 / Updated on Friday, September 5, 2025 12:32
Lionel Messi (38 years old) played his last match in Argentina in the national shirt (3-0 with Venezuela), and Antonella (37), the footballer's wife, sent him an emotional message.
The great footballer led his team to victory in the wishes of the more than 80,000 fans present on the “monumental”. Messi scored two goals, raising supporters several times.
The message transmitted by Antonela Roccuzzo to Lionel Messi
Antonela Roccuzzo, Messi's wife and her childhood girlfriend, marked the moment with an emotional message.
The 37 -year -old was present on Estadio Monumental along with his three children and Messi's family.
Antonella distributed photos with Messi, adding a short tribute to her career and dedication to Argentina.
“Proud of you, every step you do and everything you have built with love and effort. How lucky we are to be with you on this road! We love you“, Wrote Antonella, on social networks.
Messi and Antonela, who married in 2017, have three children: Thiago, Mateo and Ciro. Messi previously stated that becoming a father changed his perspective on football and life.
The footballer often thanked Antonelia for giving him stability and power in difficult times.
Messi's future at Argentina national is uncertain
The captain of Argentina has mastered her tears hard after the final whistle. The rooms surprised him visibly excited, while the teammates and the staff hugged him.
In the end, Messi said: “There are so many emotions, I have lived so many things on this land. I can conclude this way here is what I have always dreamed of.
Although Messi confirmed that this was his last match on his own ground, he did not announce the withdrawal from the national team.
Asked about his future in Argentina's shirt, he simply replied: “We will see.” The attention is now heading on the question whether it will continue at the 2026 World Cup or not.
