In the glittering world of professional football, where relationships often crumble under the pressure of fame and constant travel, Lionel Messi’s marriage stands as a beacon of enduring love and commitment. The Argentine superstar, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, has been married to his childhood sweetheart, Antonela Roccuzzo, since 2017, creating one of sports’ most admired love stories.
Their relationship transcends the typical celebrity romance narrative, rooted instead in genuine friendship, shared history, and unwavering support through life’s greatest challenges. What makes their bond particularly remarkable is how it survived the test of time, distance, and the overwhelming pressures that come with being married to a global icon. From their first meeting as children in Rosario, Argentina, to their fairy-tale wedding that an entire nation, Messi and Roccuzzo have demonstrated that true love can indeed conquer all obstacles.
This extraordinary partnership has not only provided Messi with personal happiness but has also served as the foundation for his professional success. Behind every great athlete stands a strong support system, and for Messi, that support comes primarily from his wife and their three children, who have created a sanctuary of normalcy amidst the chaos of international football stardom.
The Beginning: A Childhood Romance in Rosario
Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo (Image via Getty)
Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo’s love story began in the most innocent of circumstances – as children growing up in Rosario, Argentina. Their paths first crossed when Messi was just nine years old, through a connection that would prove to be destiny. Roccuzzo was the cousin of Lucas Scaglia, one of Messi’s closest childhood friends, which naturally brought the future couple into each other’s orbit during their formative years.
What started as a simple childhood friendship gradually blossomed into something deeper as they grew older. Both children were raised in Rosario’s close-knit community, where family connections and neighborhood bonds formed the fabric of daily life. This shared upbringing in Argentina’s third-largest city created a foundation of common values and experiences that would later prove crucial to their relationship’s longevity.
However, their young romance faced its first major test when Messi’s extraordinary football talent became apparent. At the age of 13, he made the difficult decision to leave Argentina and join FC Barcelona’s youth academy, La Masia, in Spain. This separation could have easily ended their budding relationship, and for a time, both Messi and Roccuzzo believed it had.
Separation and Reunion: Love Conquers Distance
The years following Messi’s departure to Europe were marked by physical separation but not emotional distance. As Messi focused on developing his football career in Barcelona, Roccuzzo remained in Argentina, pursuing her own education and career aspirations. During this period, both young people assumed their childhood connection was nothing more than a beautiful memory from their past.
The turning point in their relationship came during a personal tragedy that would ultimately reunite them permanently. When Roccuzzo faced a significant loss in her life, Messi made the decision to return to Argentina to be by her side during this difficult period. This gesture of support and compassion reignited their connection and demonstrated the depth of Messi’s feelings for his childhood friend.
From that moment of reunion, Messi and Roccuzzo have remained inseparable. The experience of supporting each other through hardship strengthened their bond and proved that their connection transcended mere childhood nostalgia. It was during this period that their relationship evolved from friendship into a deep, committed partnership that would withstand the pressures of Messi’s rising international fame.
Building a Family: The Messi Children
Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo (Image via Getty)
The couple’s commitment to each other became even more evident as they began building their family together. Their first son, Thiago Messi, was born on November 2, 2012, marking a new chapter in their lives as they embraced parenthood. The arrival of Thiago brought immense joy to the couple and provided Messi with additional motivation both on and off the football pitch.
Two years later, their family expanded again with the birth of their second son, Mateo Messi, on September 11, 2015. Mateo’s arrival doubled their parental responsibilities and joy, creating a dynamic household filled with the energy and laughter that only young children can bring.
The Messi family was completed with the birth of their third son, Ciro Messi, on March 10, 2018. With three boys under their care, Messi and Roccuzzo had created a bustling household that serves as Messi’s refuge from the intense pressures of professional football. Each child has brought their own personality and charm to the family dynamic, with Messi often sharing glimpses of their family life on social media.
The Wedding of the Century
After years of partnership and raising two children together, Messi and Roccuzzo decided to formalize their commitment with a wedding ceremony that would become one of the most talked-about events in sports history. On June 30, 2017, approximately 24 years after they first met, the couple exchanged vows in their hometown of Rosario.
The wedding was dubbed “the wedding of the century” by Argentine media, reflecting the enormous public interest in the union of their beloved football star. The ceremony took place at a luxury hotel and casino complex, with security measures that rivaled those of a head-of-state event. Despite the private nature of the ceremony, the city of Rosario embraced the celebration, with large screens set up around the city for residents to watch the proceedings.
Approximately 260 guests attended the exclusive ceremony, including some of the biggest names in international football. Notable attendees included Messi’s Barcelona teammates Neymar and Luis Suárez, as well as Gerard Piqué and his then-partner Shakira. Former teammates Carles Puyol and Cesc Fàbregas also joined the celebration, highlighting the respect and affection Messi commands within the football community.
Roccuzzo looked stunning in a tight, mermaid-style gown designed by Spanish designer Rosa Clara, while the couple’s children, four-year-old Thiago and one-year-old Mateo, had front-row seats to witness their parents’ special moment.
Antonela Roccuzzo: More Than Just a Football Wife
Lionel Messi (Image via Getty)
While often described primarily in relation to her famous husband, Antonela Roccuzzo has established herself as a successful individual in her own right. She has built a career as a model and businesswoman, demonstrating the intelligence and well-rounded nature that Messi has publicly praised. Her ability to maintain her own identity while supporting her husband’s career exemplifies the balanced partnership they have created.
Messi has spoken admiringly of his wife’s qualities, particularly her ability to handle daily challenges with grace and maintain a positive attitude even under pressure. “My wife, Antonela, has lots of great qualities,” Messi once told FC Barcelona. “I really admire how she deals with the day-to-day; she is always in a good mood, and she approaches problems admirably. She is highly intelligent and well-rounded in all aspects of life.”
Roccuzzo has been a constant presence at Messi’s major career moments, supporting him through five World Cup campaigns from Germany 2006 to Qatar 2022, where Argentina finally achieved World Cup glory. Her unwavering support through both triumphs and disappointments has been a crucial factor in Messi’s ability to perform at the highest level for over a decade and a half.
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BRIEF SUMMARY & FULL SUMMARY BELOW
Update 1:
– The chapter is focused on those who are in the underworld. (Confirmed)
Update 2:
“Rampaging and playing in Nika Form the God of Freedom!!”
Update 3:
No Break Next Week
”What kind of chaos will Imu’s arrival bring to Elbaf…!?”
Leaker’s Notes: “And this is why we call her IMU SAMA.” (Perhaps Luffy and Imu exchanges blows, unconfirmed)
Update 4:
To damage/defeat the Holy Knights, you need Conqueror’s Haki, which you also have to master to a new level. This confirms that Gaban is a CoC user!!
Luffy wants LOKI TO BECOME NAKAMA.
BRIEF SUMMARY
ONE PIECE CHAPTER 1152 BRIEF SPOILERS
TITLE: TERRIBLE DAY.
COVER: YAMATO GIVES KAWAMATSU A HAT MADE BY OTAMA.
GABAN EXPLAINS HOLY KNIGHTS ARE NOT INVINCIBLE, SO LUFFY MUST IMPROVE HIS CONQUEROR’S HAKI. GABAN ALSO SAYS THAT THERE’S MORE THAN ONE PERSON IN STRAW HAT CREW WHO CAN USE CONQUEROR’S HAKI AND SANJI THOUGHT HE MEANT HIM BUT GABAN TALKS TO ZORO. LUFFY KNEW ZORO HAS IT TOO.
HAJRUDIN SAYS HE WON’T RELEASE LOKI. BUT LUFFY ASKS LOKI TO JOIN HIS CREW, THAT WAY HAJRUDIN MUST RELEASE LOKI. HOWEVER LOKI, HAJRUDIN, ZORO AND SANJI ARE NOT AGREE WITH LUFFY’S PLAN.
GABAN REVEALS LUFFY, LOKI, AND HAJRUDIN THAT HE AND SHANKS WERE IN ELBAPH DURING THE EVENTS OF THAT TERRIBLE DAY.
A FLASHBACK BEGINS. 14 YEARS AGO, LOKI WENT TO THE CASTLE TO ASK KING HARALD WHY HE ALIGNED WITH THE WORLD GOVERNMENT, THE ONES THAT KILLED ROCKS D. XEBEC. WHEN LOKI ARRIVED AT THE CASTLE, HE FOUND KING HARALD PIERCED BY HIS OWN SOLDIERS.
MEANWHILE, SHANKS TOLD GABAN THAT HE ONCE BONDED WITH KING HARALD SO SHANKS WANTED TO MEET HIM AGAIN. THEN A MYSTERIOUS FIGURE STOLE THE LEGENDARY DEVIL FRUIT IN ELBAPH.
ANOTHER FLASHBACK STARTS AT THE END OF THE CHAPTER, THIS TIME 109 YEARS AGO. HERE WE CAN SEE A YOUNG AND WILD HARALD RAMPAGING THROUGH A HUMAN KINGDOM.
NO BREAK NEXT WEEK.
Additional Spoilers for Chapter 1152
14 years ago, Shanks and Gaban were relaxing.
Shanks mentioned that he wanted to form a pirate crew with Buggy but he couldn’t.
Gaban said because you’re the destined boy.
Shanks had the Abyss/WG Mark on his arm at that time.
The same arm that the Sea Monster ate it up.
- MORE
Zoro and Sanji’s group is already on its way to Sun World.
Gaban, Luffy, Loki, and Hajrudin have stayed behind and will join maybe later.
Oda will likely have Zoro’s group clean up first until Luffy’s group, arrive later as saviors.
When Gaban wanted to mention the CoC user alongside Luffy, Sanji said, “It’s me, right? It has to be me,” but Gaban pointed Zoro out. Sanji wouldn’t let it up and asked Gaban again, but Loki interrupted.
- MORE
Shanks met Harald in Mariejoa!!
They got along well, but there was one topic they couldn’t discuss there, so Shanks wanted to say something to him later, probably warn him about something.
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Zoro acts surprised when Gaban turns to him.
Luffy says that he isn’t surprised. He knew this as “Zoro has always been leaking conquerors haki throughout their journey”
Gaban: “Looks like it’s not just 1 person here who has the “Color of Conqueror”.”
– Sanji approaches Gaban in a very funny way, but he’s ignored
– Sanji: “Is it me!? I knew it!! I won’t let Mosshead and Jinbe’s stock be the only ones rising…”
FULL SUMMARY OF CHAPTER 1152
More details of the chapter by myself. Chapter of 17 pages.
Chapter 1,152: “A terrible day”.
Ogre Child Yamato’s Golden Harvest Surrogate Pilgrimage, Vol. 36: “Delivered Otama’s Amigasa hat to Kawamatsu, the Daimyou of Hakumai”.
Gaban asks Luffy to pay attention at “how you use Conqueror’s Haki” and also says that the enemies are definitely not immortal. Then Gaban looks at Zoro and Sanji. Gaban: “Looks like it’s not just 1 person here who has the “Color of Conqueror”.” Sanji approaches Gaban in a very funny way, but he’s ignored loooool Sanji: “Is it me!? I knew it!! I won’t let Mosshead and Jinbe’s stock be the only ones rising…” Gaban: “Swordsman over there…!! Looks like your body is used to it.” Zoro: “I have the “Color of Conqueror”?” Luffy: “Huh!? You didn’t know!? It’s been leaking you now!” Gaban: “What a joke. Haki* is only useful if you can recognize and control it!! Is this how you intend to support your captain!? Who is one of the “Four Emperors”!?” Zoro: “S…sorry.”
Then angry Sanji asks Gaban “Hey old man, what about me!?” but he’s interrupted by Loki and Hajrudin argument.
Loki: “Disgraceful Hajrudin. You gonna let outsiders save your homeland!? Elbaph has me!!!”
Hajrudin: “With you, there’s even the possibility of you helping the government side…!! You did that kind of thing on THAT DAY!!! How can we trust you!!?” Suddenly Luffy says something that takes Loki by surprise. Luffy: “Hey Loki!! Why don’t you become one of my nakamas!!”
Hajrudin, if Loki is part of my crew, you can release him right?” Zoro and Sanji say that’s not a good idea due to Loki’s size and the amount of food he eats looool Hajrudin realizes Luffy can tell by instinct that Loki is trustworthy, but he refuses too. And Loki also declines Luffy’s proposal saying he won’t follow anybody.
Zoro and Sanji go first to the “Sun World” with the giants (except Hajrudin and Loki). When they are alone, Gaban also asks Hajrudin to release Loki. Then Gaban reveals that he and Shanks were also there at the castle when Harald’s incident happened but they didn’t see the whole thing.
Hajrudin asks Loki to tell him everything now. Loki starts the story saying “It was one really terrible day…”. A flashback starts, it takes place 14 years ago. Loki and Jarul were called to the castle, Loki looked quite friendly toward Jarul (he’s a bit taller than Jarul). Loki said he hates World Government since they killed Rocks, so he wanted to talk with their kings. When they arrived to throne entrance, Loki stamped one giant soldier into the door to open it. When they entered the throne room, Loki and Jarul were shocked to see Harald being stabbed by several of his own soldiers. We only see Harald silhouette so we don’t know if he was transformed into demon or not, but looks like if Harald had horns and wings. Jarul: “Harald!!?” Loki: “What the hell do you guys think you are doing!!!”
Meanwhile we see that Gaban and Shanks were having a bath in the thermal baths outside Gaban’s house (that is in a branch near the castle). Gaban was much younger at that time, just half of his hair had grey hair and he only had a black braid goatee and mustache.
We discover that Shanks had a tattoo on his left arm, just above his elbow. We can’t see the tattoo close up but looks similar to this picture here (I don’t know if lines are arrows, bones or another thing).
Gaban: “It’s been such a long time since we shared a tub… Must’ve been 3 or 4 years?”
Shanks: “Of course not… It’s been a decade since captain passed.”
Gaban: “Ah it’s been that long huh… Must’ve feel especially long for you…”
Shanks: “Indeed, my life has completely changed!! To tell you the truth I wanted to just live a life being some jolly pirate with Buggy… Because of that there are so so many things I want to know about Elbaph too…”
Gaban: “Well you are the “Child of Destiny”… Let’s not talk about these complicated stuffs today Shanks.” Then both talked about their adventures, like when they met Dorry and Brogy in Little Garden, and Ripley appears to greet Shanks. Finally Shanks explained that he’s in Elbaph because he wanted to talk with king Harald about something. At the same time, we see a mysterious shadow in the castle opening the treasure room with the legendary “Akuma no Mi” in a chest… Then, in the EPIC final double page of the chapter, another flashback starts. This time takes place 109 years ago.
Narrator: [Going back even farther in time… 109 years ago, in a time where if you ask anyone who lives on the seas “the thing you fear the most in this world” everyone will answer the “Giant Pirates”.] We see the Great Erik chasing a ship in the sea with very young Dorry, Brogy, Olmo, Kashii… But we also see another giant ship docked in a human kingdom.
Narrator: [At the same time, an official ship coming from the “Kingdom of Giants” acts as another reason as to why the name Elbaph is associated with absolute terror.]
Harald: “I heard they have a beautiful princess inside that castle, go take a look.”
People: “Uwahhh!!” One of the giant soldiers that accompany Harald looked for the princess through a castle window. But Harald stamped him into the castle and destroyed it. People fled from the kingdom while the king and princess cried in fear. Harald: “Oops, I slipped~~~!!!”
Giants: “Your majesty please stop~~~!!!” Chapter ends with young Harald presentation. Physically, Harald looked very similar to Loki (he had short-spiked hair) he was very violent… Harald: “Bahahahhahahaha!!! Who’s your “God” now!!!”
Narrator: [Harald the King of Elbaph, who ascended to his throne at the young age of 45 (15 in human age)… was a real “jerk”…!!]
End of chapter. No break next week.
