Soccer superstar Lionel Messi is known as one of the greatest talents the sport has ever seen, with his glittering career seeing him establish his place alongside all-time legends Pele and Diego Maradona. However, despite being among the most recognizable faces on the planet, the Argentine hero is a dedicated family man off the field . During his storied rise from Rosario in his home country to superstardom at Barcelona and beyond, his bond with partner Antonela Roccuzzo has been one of the true constants in Messi's life.
The pair met as children back in Argentina before the iconic winger moved to Spain at the age of just 13. After coming through the ranks at the Blaugrana's feted La Masia academy, the future eight-time Ballon d'Or victor went on to make his first team debut aged 17. After making this professional breakthrough during the 2004-05 campaign, he reunited with Roccuzzo as they were brought together through tragedy after the death of her best friend, Ursula Notz.
According to Para Ti , the soccer great flew back to Argentina to comfort his future partner, with the pair then eventually embarking on a romantic relationship in 2009. Roccuzzo has embarked on a number of ventures in the interim years to, having left her course at the National University of Rosario in order to be closer to her beau. Liverpool chief has 'crazy idea' to play Premier League games in LA and New York Darwin Nunez in Copa America brawl as Liverpool star fights with fans in stands From there, t.