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[PHOTOS] Birthday: Meet Messi’s Childhood Crush-turned Wife Antonela Roccuzzo

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2 years ago

June 24, 2023

Argentine professional footballer and Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain forward, Lionel Messi maried his long-time girlfriend Antonela Roccuzzo in 2017. The couple are now blessed with three children namely: Thiago, Mateo and Ciro.

The Argentina’s star footballer turned 36 today (Saturday), and has won everything in the world of football.

From Ballon d’Ors to World Cup medal, Messi’s cabinet is filled with many accomplishments. But he will too agree that his biggest prize till date is his wife, the love of his life, his wife Antonela Roccuzzo.

Here is what to know about their dreamy love story here.

Antonela has been a pillar of strength from Messi over the years and is also among the most gorgeous WAGs in the football.

Although Messi and Antonela met when they were kids and played in the streets of Rosario, they started talking to each other only thanks to his best friend Lucas Scaglia.

Antonela happens to be the cousin of Scaglia. Messi and Scaglia used to play for Newell’s Old Boys club. It was here that their friendships blossomed.

Scaglia once invited Messi at his home for a party. Messi met and talked to Antonela and there began a love story.

The two started to like each other and before they both knew it themselves, they had fallen in love. But then came the separation.

Messi had to leave for Barcelona in 2004 to pursue a career in the sport. It was a tough decision and they both ended the beautiful chapter.

Antonela went through a tough time as she lost her best friend in a car accident. Messi, realising his ex-girlfriend was in so much, pain booked a flight back to his home to be with her. Since then, he has not left her alone and began dating again.

Antonela came to Spain with Messi. They started living together in Barcelona. In 2012, the couple welcomed their first child. Five years later, Messi married Antonela in 2017. Today, Messi and Antonela are blessed with three children: Thiago, Mateo and Ciro.

Messi’s wife was there in Qatar when Argentina superstar lifted the FIFA World Cup, his first in the national colours.

Antonela’s happiness knew no limits as she watched Messi become emotional after Argentina beat France in the final of the World Cup.

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EPL: Mikel Obi Reveals Why Chelsea Failed To Beat Arsenal in 1-1 Draw

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13 hours ago

December 2, 2025

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Former Super Eagles midfielder, John Mikel Obi, has claimed Chelsea failed to defeat Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday, because of an early red card to Moises Caicedo.

The two London rivals played out a pulsating 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.

Caicedo was sent off in the 38th minute following a VAR check.

But it was Chelsea who took the lead after the break, thanks to Trevor Chalobah’s header.

But the Gunners equalized through Mikel Merino.

So far this season, Chelsea have received seven red cards in 20 games across all competitions this season.

“That’s four red cards this season; it’s not good enough. I’ve spoken about it; the manager needs to talk with the players, because it’s costing us games as well,” Mikel Obi said on his podcast.

“If you look at that game, if we finished with eleven men, I think we could’ve won. Maybe not easily, but comfortably, we could’ve secured a win.”

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EPL: Slot Reveals When Salah Will Leave For AFCON

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13 hours ago

December 2, 2025

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Liverpool manager, Arne Slot, has revealed that Mohamed Salah was “not happy” to be dropped for their 2-0 win at West Ham on Sunday.

Salah was named on the bench at the London Stadium for the Premier League fixture.

Slot took the bold decision, as he looked to arrest a poor run of form, that saw the Reds lose nine of 12 matches.

Salah was not summoned from the bench for the entire 90 minutes, as goals from Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo sealed victory.

“It was a normal reaction for a player who is good enough to play for us,” Slot said.

“I say that mildly as he’s been so outstanding for this club and will be in the future. He wasn’t happy he wasn’t starting but he wasn’t the only one.”

Salah could yet return to the starting line-up as Liverpool host Sunderland in the Premier League on Wednesday night.

The 33-year-old will remain available for the next four matches, before he leaves to join Egypt’s squad for the African Cup of Nations.

“It’s 15 December,” Slot confirmed.

“But always in these situations there is the player and the national team involved and there are always talks about what is best for all three of us.”

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Davido Reacts As Gov Adeleke Dumps PDP

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19 hours ago

December 2, 2025

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Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has reacted to the shock resignation of his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The singer kept it short but loaded, posting “Jeje… ” widely interpreted as a subtle message of calmness, quiet movement, or strategic withdrawal as the political storm around the governor intensifies.

Governor Adeleke’s resignation, though only discovered on Monday night was actually tendered on 4 November 2025, ahead of the party’s national convention in Ibadan. His aide, Olawale Rasheed, leaked the letter online, confirming the governor had walked away from the troubled party weeks ago.

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In the letter addressed to his Ward 2 chairman in Ede North, Adeleke cited the unresolved crisis at the PDP national level as the reason for quitting. He appreciated the party for backing his rise as senator and later governor.

The revelation has thrown today’s scheduled Osun 2026 governorship primary into confusion. While the state chapter announced a postponement due to factional firestorms, the National Working Committee insists the primary must hold — even though Adeleke remains the only aspirant who bought the form.

There is growing speculation that the governor is now eyeing a second term under the Accord Party, which several of his aides are rumoured to have already infiltrated and taken over in Osun.
His earlier attempt to defect to the APC reportedly hit a brick wall, with party leaders rejecting his move.