Lionel Messi opens up about the special Barcelona night he proposed to Antonela Roccuzzo on Miro de Atrás podcast

When Lionel Messi talks about his personal life, fans listen closely. The Inter Miami star recently appeared on the Miro de Atrás podcast with Argentine goalkeeper Nahuel Guzmán. During the conversation, he spoke about football, Argentina, and different moments from his long career. But one memory stood out. Messi shared how he asked Antonela Roccuzzo to marry him.

The story goes back to his time in Barcelona. By then, Messi and Antonela had already been together for many years. They were raising two sons, Thiago and Mateo. Marriage was not a sudden idea. It felt like the natural next step in a relationship that was already strong.

Inside the romantic Barcelona night Lionel Messi proposed

Messi said the proposal happened during a simple evening in Barcelona while he was playing for FC Barcelona. There was no big crowd. No public announcement. Just a quiet night together.

“We had already been together for many years. We already had Thiago and Mateo; we already had two sons. And well, one time we went out to eat in Barcelona, at a hotel, we spent the night, and that's where I proposed to her-but more or less it was already something that was known, it had to be, but it was more in a romantic style. It wasn't like the chain suddenly broke one day and you said, 'Ah, let's get married, that's it,'” Messi shared.

His words showed that the decision was calm and thoughtful. It was not rushed. It was something both of them understood would happen.

How Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo made their bond official

Messi also explained that the proposal was about making their long relationship official. “No, no, it was more romantic, but more or less like that-setting the date, something like that. Yes, because it was already like the bond was being made official,” he said.

The couple later married in Rosario, Argentina. The wedding drew attention from around the world. Today, they have three children and are building their life in the United States, where Messi plays for Inter Miami CF.

Through every move and every season, Antonela remained part of his everyday life. From their early days in Rosario to a quiet night in Barcelona and now a new chapter in Miami, their story continues to grow. shaped by family life, shared memories, and the everyday moments they build together.


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