Antonela Roccuzzo praises Messi after Argentina's World Cup final loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 7:42 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Antonela Roccuzzo expressed pride in Lionel Messi following Argentina's 1-0 defeat against Spain in the 2026 World Cup final on July 19. In an emotional Instagram post, she highlighted Messi's talent and perseverance, emphasizing his role as an inspiration for their children and fans. Roccuzzo thanked Messi for demonstrating hard work and resilience throughout his career. She has supported him during the tournament, celebrating key moments. Roccuzzo's message follows a challenging outcome for Argentina in the tournament.
- •Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final.
- •Antonela Roccuzzo shared a heartfelt Instagram post.
- •She praised Messi's talent and resilience.
- •Roccuzzo thanked Messi for being an inspiration to their children.
- •Messi scored a record-breaking goal earlier in the tournament.
- 1:28 AMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi’s wife gives touching World Cup tribute with soccer future up in air
- 7:42 PMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi’s Wife Antonela Shares Heartfelt Message with Argentina Star’s World Cup Future in Question
"Lionel Messi's wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, shared a powerful message in the wake of Argentina's World Cup loss while questions about Messi's potential retirement swirl.
"“You’ll always be the best,” Antonela Roccuzzo wrote in a post on Instagram. “Not only because of your talent, but because you never stopped being yourself.”
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 1:28 AMLionel Messi’s wife gives touching World Cup tribute with soccer future up in air
Lionel Messi's wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, shared a powerful message in the wake of Argentina's World Cup loss while questions about Messi's potential retirement swirl.
- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 7:42 PMLionel Messi’s Wife Antonela Shares Heartfelt Message with Argentina Star’s World Cup Future in Question
“You’ll always be the best,” Antonela Roccuzzo wrote in a post on Instagram. “Not only because of your talent, but because you never stopped being yourself.”
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