♡ It All Started in Rosario
Messi met Antonela when he was just 9 years old. She was the cousin of his childhood best friend, Lucas Scaglia. Messi would visit their house just to see her—quietly in love even then.

♡ Childhood Sweethearts
They lost touch when Messi moved to Barcelona at 13. But he never forgot her. After a tragic event in Antonela’s life, Messi wrote to her—and they reconnected. By the late 2000s, they were officially together.

♡ Long-Distance & Loyalty
While Messi rose to stardom in Europe, Antonela stayed in Argentina for a while. Their relationship was mostly long-distance at first. No scandals. No drama. Just quiet commitment.

♡ Private, But Strong
Antonela is not a typical WAG. She avoids the spotlight, focuses on family, and supports Messi behind the scenes. They had 3 sons: Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro.

♡ Fairytale Wedding (2017)
On June 30, 2017, they married in their hometown of Rosario. The guest list included football royalty—Suárez, Neymar, Piqué—but the vibe was pure family. A hometown hero marrying his first love.

♡ Why It Inspires
Messi could’ve chosen a life full of temporary flings, fame, and flash. Instead, he chose the girl who knew him before the trophies. Their bond shows that love rooted in friendship and loyalty can survive anything.

Behind every legend is someone who believes in them. For Messi, it’s Antonela—his constant since childhood, and his home through every chapter. This isn’t just a football story—it’s a lifelong love story.

*This article was generated with the help of AI.

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