Antonela Roccuzzo (born 26 February 1988) is an Argentine influencer known for her marriage to footballer Lionel Messi.
Roccuzzo studied dentistry at the National University of Rosario,[1] but later changed her major to social communication, only to drop out later.[2] She is an ambassador for several philanthropic organisations, most notably the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and the Special Olympics.[3] In April 2023, she endorsed the UNICEF's #GuardavidasDeLaInfancia campaign to combat poverty and human rights violations against children in Argentina.[4]
Roccuzzo has modelled with several brands including Adidas, Alo Yoga and Ricky Sarkany; she has also worked with English fashion designer Stella McCartney.[1][5]
Roccuzzo was born and raised in Rosario, Argentina and has Italian ancestry;[6] she met Lionel Messi when the two were toddlers through her cousin Lucas Scaglia, and in 2009, the two confirmed their relationship.[7] Messi and Roccuzzo married in 2017, and have three sons.[8]
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