EntertainmentSpeculation over Messi and Roccuzzo's relationship intensifies post-ceremony

Speculation over Messi and Roccuzzo's relationship intensifies post-ceremony

In the picture: Leo Messi with his wife. (Photo by Gaston Szerman/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)
In the picture: Leo Messi with his wife. (Photo by Gaston Szerman/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)
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7:07 AM EST, November 27, 2023

In recent days, the media has been teeming with rumors surrounding the marriage of Leo Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo. The Brazilian newspaper "Direto Do Molo" insinuated that the couple is facing "the biggest crisis" in their 15-year relationship.

New waves of speculation around an alleged crisis surfaced after the 2023 Ballon d'Or ceremony, where Messi was acknowledged for the eighth time as the best footballer in the world. At this event, an interview Messi gave to reporter Sofia Martinez, coupled with their exchange of glances, sparked rumors of a romantic liaison.

The internet community was quick to respond. They prepared a compilation video comprised of various interviews between the journalist and Messi. It is claimed that during these conversations, a noticeable change in the footballer's demeanor can be clearly observed. Adding to the speculation, Martinez frequently posted pictures with Messi online.

The situation escalated to the point where Daniella Semaan, a friend of Leo Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo, felt the need to publicly deny the rumors. The wife of Cesc Fabregas adamantly refuted reports of infidelity. In an Instagram comment, she dismissed these rumors as groundless, while emphasizing the absence of credible sources.

Messi and Fabregas, who share a history of growing up together at the La Masia academy in Barcelona and later playing for FC Barcelona's first team, are loyal friends. Their families' routine shared holidays further discredit these rumors.

This entire scenario highlights the commonplace media speculation that sports stars often find themselves the subject of. Messi has dealt with such situations before, and it appears he and his wife are confronted with it yet again.

Here's another piece of discouraging news coming from the camp of the Inter Miami footballer. Recently, "Infoabe" reported that a cousin of Messi's wife became a victim of robbery. The thieves reportedly made off with around eight million pesos (about 185 thousand US dollars). The police and prosecutor's office are currently handling the case.