Lionel Messi

QUICK FACTS

• ·Born June 24, 1987 in Rosario, Argentina
• ·Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner — the most in history
• ·World Cup champion (2022) and Copa América champion (2021, 2024)
• ·All-time leading scorer in international football (109+ goals)
• ·Married to childhood sweetheart Antonela Roccuzzo since 2017
• ·Father of three sons: Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro
• ·500M+ Instagram followers — the most followed person on earth
• ·Currently playing for Inter Miami CF in MLS

Is Lionel Messi single, dating or married?

Yes, Lionel Messi is married to Antonela Roccuzzo.

Last verified: May 2026.

Who is Antonela Roccuzzo?

Antonela Roccuzzo is an Argentine model and social media personality who has been Lionel Messi's partner since they were teenagers. Childhood friends from Rosario, the couple married in an intimate ceremony in their hometown in 2017, attended by the biggest names in football. Together they have three sons: Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro. With over 40 million Instagram followers, Antonela is one of the most-followed celebrities in South America and is consistently regarded as one of the most elegant and natural WAGs in world football.

ABOUT

Lionel Messi is the greatest footballer of all time and the most decorated player in the sport's history — eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, World Cup champion, Copa América champion, and the all-time leading scorer in international football. Beyond his genius on the pitch, Messi possesses a rare, timeless elegance: his calm demeanour, quiet confidence, and effortless cool have made him a global style icon. Married to his childhood sweetheart Antonela Roccuzzo, with whom he shares three sons, he represents the perfect fusion of sporting greatness and personal grace.

WORLD CUP 2026 OUTLOOK

At 38 years old, Lionel Messi arrives at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the reigning champion and the greatest player in the tournament's history. Having finally lifted the trophy in Qatar 2022 in one of sport's most emotional moments, Messi now leads Argentina's bid to become the first nation to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1958–1962. Playing in his home Americas continent, with the Final scheduled for MetLife Stadium in New Jersey — a city he calls home — this is the most compelling farewell story in football history.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who is Lionel Messi's wife?

Lionel Messi is married to Antonela Roccuzzo. The couple grew up together in Rosario, Argentina, and married in June 2017 in a ceremony described as 'the wedding of the century'. They have three sons: Thiago (born 2012), Mateo (born 2014), and Ciro (born 2018).

How old is Messi at the 2026 World Cup?

Lionel Messi will be 38 years old throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup (born June 24, 1987). He turns 39 on June 24, 2026 — just 13 days after the tournament begins.

Is this Messi's last World Cup?

Almost certainly yes. Messi himself has strongly hinted that 2026 will be his final World Cup. At 38–39 during the tournament, he would be 42 by the 2030 edition.

What is Messi's Instagram?

Messi's official Instagram is @leomessi. With over 500 million followers, he is the most-followed person on Instagram — ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and all other celebrities.

Does Messi have children?

Yes. Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo have three sons: Thiago (born November 2, 2012), Mateo (born September 11, 2014), and Ciro (born March 10, 2018). All three boys have appeared with their father at major football events.

Last verified: May 2026