Lionel Messi Makes a Rare Confession About Antonela Roccuzzo

Lionel Messi broke his silence on LUZU TV about his childhood romance with Antonela Roccuzzo. The Inter Miami star said he loves solitude and gets overwhelmed by the chaos of their three sons. Messi said his neat habits influenced Antonela over time and admitted he struggles to show affection publicly, preferring small gestures for the woman he calls the love of his life.

As the usually reserved Lionel Messi let his guard down, the football icon revealed a rare glimpse into his personal life and long-standing love story with Antonela Roccuzzo during LUZU TV’s season premiere. Speaking to hosts Nicolas Occhiato and Diego Leuco, Messi opened up about his personality, his family dynamics, and most notably, his childhood romance with Antonela.

Messi described himself as someone who thrives on solitude and routine, admitting that the chaos at home with three young sons often leaves him craving quiet moments. He even joked that he is “weirder than sh*t” and enjoys being alone more than people would expect from a global superstar. Interestingly, Messi shared that while Antonela was once disorganized, his own obsession with order gradually influenced her, and now they operate in sync as a couple.

For the first time publicly, Messi reflected on the romantic arc of their relationship, from growing up together in Rosario to becoming one of the world’s most admired celebrity couples. He explained that he prefers private gestures of love rather than grand public expressions and finds it difficult to voice affection openly. Yet, with gentle sincerity, Messi admitted that early in life he knew Antonela was “the woman of my life,” marking a rare emotional revelation from the notoriously private GOAT.