Lionel Messi Has Three Sons with His Wife Antonela Roccuzzo

From birthday parties and backyard games to attending the Soccer World Cup, Lionel Messi’s children’s lives are daily livened up with soccer.

Lionel Messi married Antonella Roccuzzo in a casino in their hometown with their two eldest boys and a host of luminaries present. The Messi Roccuzzo pair throws similarly lavish parties for their kids, often in blue Argentina blue.

The superstar has his elder son’s hands and his name tattooed on a heart on his left leg. He also has tattoos of all his progeny’s names and birthdates above his ankle on the same leg.

The sons Lionel Messi, Thiago (R), Ciro (on the lap of Messi’s mother Celia Maria Cuccittini) and Mateo (being held by a relative) at the Qatar 2022 World Cup football semi-final match, on December 13, 2022. | Source: Getty Images

Having Three Children Changed Lionel Messi’s Perspective on Life

Messi and Roccuzzo welcomed their first son, Thiago Messi Roccuzzo, on November 2, 2012. The young Scorpio is a big supporter and scholar of his father’s sport. His dad revealed that his eldest always inquires about teams, not just those his dad is involved in.

Middle child Mateo Messi Roccuzzo, born September 11, 2015, is the jokester of the clan per the Paris Saint-Germain player, who has a soft spot for his attention-grabbing child. The comedian in the making teases his brothers and dad by cheering for the opposing team.

As the youngest, Ciro Messi Roccuzzo, born March 10, 2018, grows up, he still shows signs of the brown curl halo that framed his heart-shaped face as a child.

Messi said in 2019 that one grows on and off the field, but nothing entirely altered his way of thinking than having three kids with Roccuzzo. He said they like to stay home and “try to enjoy every second” together with their children.

When Thiago hit the double digits in 2022, he celebrated the day with a soccer-themed bash with the white and blue colors of his father’s national team.

Mateo also had a soccer theme in 2022, but Micky Mouse showed up for his second birthday party with a blue Disney theme. There were no worries at Ciro’s second birthday extravaganza with treats, décor, and mascots from “The Lion King.”

Antonella Roccuzzo, Lionel Messi, and Thiago Messi Roccuzzo at Luis Suarez’s marriage vow renewal party in La Barra, Uruguay, on December 26, 2019. | Source: Getty Images

Messi Met His Wife When They Were Children

The Argentinian sportsman and Roccuzzo met when they were five in Rosario, Argentina. She has a bachelor’s degree in humanities and social sciences from the National University of Rosario.

The two reconnected in 2005 when her best friend died, and he flew back to his homeland from Spain to comfort her. The hometown sweethearts got together as a couple in 2008.

Messi and the model finally got married on June 30, 2017, in a ceremony in their hometown, with celebrity guests such as Shakira and Gerard Piqué. The couple further solidified their bond with delicate matching tattoos of the date on the inside of their ring fingers.

Roccuzzo went into business with Sofia Balbi, whose husband Luis Suárez is also a soccer player, to open stores of Argentinean designer Ricky Sarkany’s footwear brand, Sarkany, in Barcelona.

Roccuzzo and her three sons are in full force in Qatar to support Messi’s heroic charge.

She has a following of over 23 million on Instagram, where she shares photos of her glamorous life, professional pursuits, and family.

Antonella Roccuzzo Supports Children during Messi Family Game

Messi’s prep for the Qatar Soccer World Cup 2022 included a very competitive backyard game of the sport with his sons Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro. Protective mom Roccuzzo shared a video of the adorable display on Instagram Stories.

She playfully goaded the captain of the Argentinian national soccer team to let their tiny offspring beat him.

But Thiago, playing goalkeeper, did not need help from his mommy when he skillfully blocked a goal from the seven-time Ballon d’Or champion.

Roccuzzo and her three sons are in full force in Qatar to support Messi’s heroic charge to the top of the leaderboard. The foursome was decked out in dark blue and purple as they cheered their favorite soccer player to victory against Croatia, on December 13, 2022, for a spot in the finals.