Superstar Lionel Messi and his wife Antonela were captured on camera laughing together while watching their son’s game, amidst rumors of marital problems. The photo was shared by Antonela on Instagram, where she tagged her husband and a soccer ball emoji. According to Marca, the couple even took a selfie at the Inter Miami training center before heading to support their eldest son Thiago on the field. Both were dressed in light-colored clothing and looked radiant as they gazed into the camera amidst the empty stands.
According to Hola, Messi’s wife’s recent Instagram post of the couple suggests that their love is stronger than ever and dispels any rumors of marital problems. In late November, there were reports that the World Cup 2022 champion and his wife Antonela were in crisis due to a third party, sports journalist Sofi Martinez.
Messi and Antonela have had a beautiful love story that fans have admired for over two decades. They grew up together, spent time apart, and publicly started dating in 2007. The 1987-born superstar is known as a family man who is immune to love scandals, so rumors about his relationship with Sofi Martinez surprised many fans. While Messi and Antonela did not address the rumors, Martinez denied them.
Marca commented that fans are delighted to see the happy Messi couple in the US, leaving behind the tense years when he played in Europe. A week earlier, the entire Messi family was seen at Disneyland in Orlando, Florida. Despite wearing a hat and a mask, Messi was recognized by fans who asked for autographs and took photos.
Sources in Spain reported that Messi’s children are currently training at Inter Miami Academy. The family plans to return to their hometown of Rosario, Argentina after the kids finish the semester to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s with their loved ones, as they do every year.
The 2023 Ballon d’Or winners will enjoy a long break until the end of January 2024 before gathering again to prepare for friendly matches with Inter Miami ahead of the new season. Messi may have the chance to face his former rival, C. Ronaldo, at the beginning of February 2024 when Inter Miami travels to Saudi Arabia to participate in the Riyadh Season Cup. The tournament will feature the home teams of Al Nassr, where CR7 currently plays, and Al Hilal.
