Lionel Messi is being accused of cheating on his wife with Sofia Martinez
The Brazilian outlet Direto Do Miolo claimed on X, formerly known as Twitter, that Lionel Messi and his wife Antonela Roccuzzo were facing their “most significant crisis” in their 15-year relationship.
The report suggested that Messi had an affair with Argentine journalist Sofia Martinez, potentially leading to the end of their marriage.
Did Lionel Messi really cheat on wife Antonela Roccuzzo with journalist Sofia Martinez
🚨GRAVE: Após mais de 15 anos de juntos, Messi e Antonela enfrentam a maior crise de seu casamento, inclusive, estariam a um ponto da separação.
A jornalista Sofia Martinez é apontada como a pivô da crise no casamento do jogador, de acordo com a imprensa espanhola. pic.twitter.com/S6hpTFQQo8
— DIRETO DO MIOLO (@diretodomiolo) November 24, 2023
🚨VEJA: Após repercutir a notícia de que Sofia Martinez seria pivô da suposta crise no casamento de Messi e Antonela, internautas resgataram um vídeo onde o craque muda completamente as suas expressões ao falar com a jornalista. pic.twitter.com/ix6SaeW72G
— DIRETO DO MIOLO (@diretodomiolo) November 25, 2023
Truth Behind Claims
However, the sources quoted in Spain by the tweet seem to be nonexistent. Additionally, Daniella Semaan, a close friend of Messi and Roccuzzo who often vacations with them, dismissed the speculation. Responding to a post on Instagram, she stated, “What publication is this that has no meaning… and has nothing right.”
Cesc Fabregas’ wife, Daniella Semaan, has strongly refuted these allegations suggesting that Lionel Messi cheated on his wife, Antonella Roccuzzo, with an Argentine journalist.
The news broke from a Brazilian outlet on Friday, claiming that Messi and Roccuzzo were facing a significant crisis in their relationship due to the purported affair.
For unfamiliar, after their semi-final victory over Croatia, Martinez delivered a passionate speech in which she expressed gratitude for Messi’s impact on the lives of Argentinians, emphasizing that his influence transcends winning a World Cup.
The reporter, Sofia Maria Martinez Mateos, conveyed to Messi at the time, “The last thing I want to say to you is not a question, more a statement. There is a World Cup final coming, and even if we all want to win the cup, there is one thing that no one can take away from you, and that is what you have given to every single Argentine. I say this to you truthfully.”
Messi’s Wife
Messi and Roccuzzo, who have known each other since childhood, tied the knot in 2017 and are parents to three sons: Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro. Roccuzzo is a steadfast supporter of Messi’s career, frequently cheering for her husband at his soccer matches.
On December 13, 2022, she marked Messi and the Argentina national football team’s World Cup final achievement with an Instagram post. Shortly thereafter, she, along with her three sons, witnessed Messi’s triumphant victory in the 2022 World Cup from the stands.
Their story began In Rosario, Argentina, where they met as children. Messi later moved to Spain as a teenager to pursue his soccer aspirations.
In a poignant moment in 2005, Messi rushed back to Argentina from Spain upon learning about the tragic death of Roccuzzo’s best friend, Ursula Notz, in a car accident, offering his support during her time of grief.
In 2019, Roccuzzo used her platform on Instagram to pay tribute to Ursula Notz, raising awareness about traffic accidents in Rosario.
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