Messi denies affair rumors with reporter

Lionel Messi has personally addressed and refuted recent rumors of an affair with Argentine reporter Sofia Martinez. Speaking to reporters after a match, Messi explained that any interactions, like greetings, were being misinterpreted.

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I only greet you, and you say why are you looking at me? I say hello, and you say why are you greeting me?

Martinez, who has interviewed Messi multiple times, corroborated his statement, emphasizing that the rumors were untrue. She revealed that Messi's wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, had even sent her a supportive message, advising her to ignore the baseless gossip. This public show of support from Roccuzzo highlights the solidarity among them against the unfounded rumors.

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It's all lies. It's not true.

The reporter shared that the persistent speculation, often questioning Messi's gaze towards her, had caused significant distress, impacting her family. She described the situation as absurd, forcing her to clarify nonsensical claims. A colleague also defended Martinez, describing her as calm and unrelated to the commotion, suggesting that some individuals might be fabricating scandals due to Messi's otherwise impeccable public image.

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Antonela told me, 'Sofia, don't worry. Send me a message to ignore those absurdities.'