Rumors about Messi committing infidelity went viral as he is reported to have cheated on his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, with journalist Sofia Martinez.
Leo Messi has made a name for himself as one of the greatest footballers the world has ever had.
He is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both Major League Soccer club Inter Miami and the Argentina national team.
Due to how successful he is, he has been able to acquire an insane worth. The Insider reports that since 2017, Messi has owned the hotel chain MiM Hotels, operated by Majestic Hotel Group, which has resorts in Ibiza, Majorca, and more.
The source adds that in 2021, the chain opened its first winter resort in the heart of the Pyrenees, in the Aran Valley.
Over the years, not only has he built a reputable career, he has an adorable family and has been married since 2017 to his childhood friend, Antonela Roccuzzo.
Messi and Roccuzzo, who have known each other since they were five years old, have three children together – Thiago, 11, Mateo, 8, and Ciro, 5.
The duo has stayed out of controversies but in the past few days, soccer star Lionel Messi has been in the spotlight of gossip newspapers in Argentina because of an alleged new romance.
A Brazilian outlet alleged he had a romantic affair with journalist Sofia Martinez from ESPN. Here’s everything we know about Messi’s cheating rumor.
Did Messi cheat on his wife with Sofia Martinez?
On Friday, Brazilian outlet Direto Do Miolo claimed on social media that Messi and Roccuzzo were facing the “biggest crisis” in their 15 years of marriage.
The publication alleged that Messi had an affair with Argentine journalist Sofia Martinez.
The story explains that Messi exchanged a romantic look with journalist Sofia Martinez from ESPN, who was about to interview him.
Martinez had already interviewed Messi during the World Cup in Qatar won by Argentina and the two know each other.
Some Argentinian tabloids have gone as far as claiming that Messi “is in love with a woman who is not Antonela.”
They also claimed the couple’s marriage was on the brink.
But the post quoted sources from Spain that do not appear to exist.
The matter has caught the attention of fans all over the world and many discussed the subject online.
Daniella Semaan, the wife of Messi’s friend Cesc Fabregas, as well as the journalist in question, have reacted and they have both slammed reports that claimed that Lionel Messi had an alleged affair with an Argentine journalist.
What did Cesc Fabregas’s wife Daniella Semaan say about Messi and Sofia Martinez’s alleged affair?
Daniella Semaan, the wife of ex-Arsenal, Barcelona, and Chelsea man Cesc Fabregas, has denied reports that Lionel Messi cheated on his wife Antonela Roccuzzo.
She said: “What publication is this that has no meaning.. and has nothing right.”
Fabregas and Semaan regularly holiday with Messi and Roccuzzo.
Messi and Fabregas played together as youngsters at Barcelona‘s La Masia academy.
They then featured alongside each other for three years in Barcelona’s first team when Fabregas joined from Arsenal in 2011.
What has Sofia Martinez said about her alleged affair with Messi?
Taking to her Instagram page, Journalist Sofia Martinez released a long statement denying any romantic relationship with Messi, per JPost.
“Leo is on good terms with a lot of journalists, he smiles at them because they like him and he’s a guy with a good vibe,” she said. “In my case, the difference is that I’m a woman, so people say and write all kinds of things. I’m sorry that it was taken in this direction.”
“I think this is one of the best moments of his career, so he’s obviously happy and smiling after winning his eighth Ballon d’Or,” she concluded.
The journalist also mentioned Messi’s wife, Antonela.
“Like every Argentinian woman, I admire her,” Martinez said. “I had the opportunity to speak with her recently and we are on good terms. When I read these things, I simply could not believe it.”
Who is Sofia Martinez?
Sofia Martinez is a TV personality and a sports journalist originally from Argentina.
She reports for ESPN.
She has over 1 million followers on Instagram.
Martinez made headlines at the World Cup last year when she produced a passionate speech at the end of an interview with Messi following Argentina’s semi-final triumph.
She said: “The last thing I want to tell you, and is not a question, but I just wanted to say; the World Cup final is coming and sure, we all [Argentinians] want to win the Cup.
“I just want to tell you that no matter the results, there’s something that no one can take from you and that is the fact you resonated with Argentinians, every single one. I’m being serious.
“There’s no kid who doesn’t have your team shirt. No matter if it is a fake, real or made up one.
“Truly, you made your mark in everyone’s life and that to me is beyond winning any World Cup.
“No one can take that from you and this is my gratitude for such amount of happiness you bring to a lot of people.
“I seriously hope you take these words into your heart because I really believe that’s more important than winning a World Cup and you already have it, so thank you captain.”
Who is Antonella Roccuzzo, Messi’s wife?
Antonella Roccuzzo is an Argentinean model and influencer by profession.
She is well-known for being the wife of Argentinean soccer star Lionel Messi. Lionel Andrés Messi, also known as Leo Messi, is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains the Argentina national team.
Antonella Roccuzzo is not your typical “WAG” (wives and girlfriends of footballers). She and Messi have been a couple since 2008, and are rumored to be engaged. Antonella and Leo are childhood sweethearts. They have known each other since they were five years old as Antonella is Messi’s best friend’s cousin Lucas Scaglia.
Leo Messi’s wife has been featured as a model in various products. One of her most recognized roles has been with the Argentine fashion label Ricky Sarkany.
In 2016, she announced that she had signed with a fashion house that predominantly deals with footwear. In mid 2017, Antonela and Luis Suarez’s wife, Sofia Balbi opened a botique in Avenida Diagonal in Barcelona.
The boutique was the first Sarkany store in Europe. During the store’s opening ceremony, some Barcelona stars such as Neymar, Cesc Fabregas, Sergio Busquets, and Marc-Andre ter Stegen were in attendance.
Roccuzzo has also launched a children’s clothing brand Enfans Argentina alongside her sister Paula. Her children and nephews can often be seen modeling the clothes on Antonela’s Instagram, as well as on the brand’s page.
Story of how Messi and his wife, Antonella Roccuzzo, met.
Messi and Antonella are childhood sweethearts who grew up in the same town. Their relationship became public in 2008, and the two got engaged in 2010 in a private ceremony.
Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo wedded on 30 June 2017 in a beautiful ceremony held in their hometown of Rosario. There were 250 guests in attendance, including Spanish former professional footballer Gerard Piqué, Luis Suarez, and Neymar.
There is an interesting story regarding how Messi and his wife met. It all started at the home of Messi’s friend Lucas Scaglia.
Messi first met Roccuzzo when he was 5 years old in their native Argentina.
When Messi and Antonela met for the first time, he was playing Sony games at Lucas’s home and Lucas. When Antonella approached them and asked if they needed something, Messi was too shy to say anything.
At that time, Messi was nine years old and Antonella was eight years old. “Who is she?” Messi ate and asked her friend. “Antonela, my cousin,” her friend replied.
During those two days, a report suggests Leo could not look away from her for a second. The two children became friends, but at that time Messi knew that he wanted to be with her forever.
After that, the young Messi often fell in the house of his buddy Lucas, hoping to meet his beautiful cousin. Because he knows that this woman will become his partner after many years.
Trainer Enrique Dominguez found Lucas’ father and asked what happened.
“What is Messi standing there?” he asked. “He is waiting for us to leave because he wants to come to our house,” Lucas’s father replied loudly. “He often goes to your home, why is it so anxious now?” Enrique Dominguez asked. “Because the weekend is coming, Lucas’ cousin Antonela is coming. Messi likes her,” Lucas’s father said.
Leo Messi soon worshipped under the pomegranate skirt of Antonela Rocuzzo. Messi often writes to her, and he tells her that when they grow up, she will be his girlfriend.
Messi was there and found a group of close friends and a woman who made him more passionate about life.
However, the couple took a long road.
Despite a sweet friendship, the professional athlete left home at age 13 to pursue his soccer training in Spain. They eventually reconnected in 2005 after Messi found out that the model’s best friend had died in a fatal car accident.