Soccer superstar Lionel Messi, known for his incredible skills on the field, recently stole hearts off the pitch with some heartwarming family moments. During the US Open Cup final, fans got a glimpse of Messi’s loving family life.
Messi, now 36, couldn’t participate in the match due to an injury but was present at DRV PNK Stadium, cheering on his team, Inter Miami, from the sidelines. What caught the eye of many was his presence with an unidentified woman, sparking curiosity among fans.
Standing beside Messi was his lovely wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, who cradled a young child in her arms. The child sported a pink Inter Miami shirt with the endearing label “Papi” printed on the back. Messi’s beaming smile at the child captured the hearts of onlookers.
Fans were intrigued about the identity of the young child, leading to speculations about Messi and Antonela adding a daughter to their family, which already includes three sons.
However, it was later revealed that the young girl was not the newest member of the Messi clan. She was, in fact, the daughter of Messi’s teammate, Jordi Alba. Alba, who played alongside Messi at Barcelona, has three children with his wife, Romarey Ventura.
The warm relationship between the Antonela and Bruna families, as demonstrated by Antonela’s embrace of Bruna, further solidified their bond. Messi, Alba, and their families, along with Sergio Busquets and their respective partners, share a close-knit friendship, often spending quality time together.
Messi had previously expressed his desire to have a daughter, hinting at the possibility of expanding their family during an interview on OLGA, an Argentine talk show. When asked if he and his wife Antonela, a model and influencer, would consider having another child, Messi hinted at the impending birth of a daughter, stating, “We’re not trying, but I don’t know [if the factory has closed]. We’ll see if a baby girl arrives.”
