Antonela’s emotional farewell message to Messi: “You deserved this story and so much more”
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At a glance
- Lionel Messi’s wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, praised him on Instagram after he announced his departure from Argentina’s national team.
- Roccuzzo said she felt proud to have shared his journey and that he deserved his success and more.
- Messi leaves the team with 207 appearances, 125 goals, one World Cup and two Copa América titles.
Antonela Roccuzzo marked Lionel Messi’s farewell to Argentina with a message focused on the long road behind his greatest successes. “What a pride it has been to be by your side on this journey and to see you fulfill all your dreams. You deserved this story and so much more. We love you infinitely,” she wrote in a comment on his Instagram post.
Roccuzzo has accompanied Messi throughout his international career, including the difficult periods and the disappointments that preceded Argentina’s return to the top of world football. Her message highlighted not only the trophies, but also the persistence required to reach them.
Messi’s announcement closed a major chapter with the national team. At 39, he leaves Argentina’s shirt after 207 appearances and 125 goals. His honors include a World Cup and two Copa América titles.
The tribute presented his career as a journey through lost finals, intense criticism and repeated setbacks before the eventual rewards with Argentina. Roccuzzo’s words centered on the effort behind that achievement and on a player who continued pursuing his dream until he experienced it fully.
What a pride it has been to be by your side on this journey and to see you fulfill all your dreams. You deserved this story and so much more. We love you infinitely.
Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.