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Messi's Family Closer for Sixth World Cup Bid
11 Jun
Summary
- Messi's family relocated to Miami in 2023.
- His wife Antonela Roccuzzo is from his hometown.
- Their son Thiago plays for Inter Miami's academy.
Lionel Messi is gearing up for his sixth World Cup appearance. A significant change this time is that his immediate family will not need to travel extensively to support him.
His wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, and their three sons, Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro, relocated to Miami in 2023. This move coincided with Messi's transition to playing for the MLS club Inter Miami.
Roccuzzo, who hails from Rosario, Argentina, the same hometown as Messi, is a model and influencer. The couple's long-standing relationship began in childhood, and they married in 2017.
Their son Thiago, aged 13, is already involved in youth soccer, playing for Inter Miami's U14 academy squad in the MLS Next league, highlighting the family's deep integration with the club.
