Who is María Sol, Messi's younger sister: from her passion for fashion to her postponed wedding

The wedding of María Sol Messi, the younger sister of football superstar Lionel Messi, has been postponed following a traffic accident. The ceremony, scheduled for January 3rd, was to unite María Sol with her longtime partner, Julián "Tuli" Arellano, who coaches the Inter Miami U-19 team.

The accident involving María Sol forced the couple to cancel the event at the last minute. A new date for the wedding has not yet been announced. This news comes during a difficult period for the Messi family, as Lionel's father, Jorge Messi, has been facing serious health issues, which prevented him from traveling to the United States for the World Cup.

Despite her family's global fame, María Sol Messi, 33, has consistently maintained a very private life. She is the youngest of Jorge Messi and Celia Cuccittini's four children, preferring to stay out of the media spotlight unlike her brothers Rodrigo, Matías, and Lionel. Her Instagram account, followed by over 400,000 people, is private and has no posts.

“

I am passionate about fashion. I have always been aware of the latest trends and aspects of the fashion industry and business. In fact, I studied a lot to work professionally in the sector. I am proud to be the brand director of The Messi Store and Leo's little sister.

María Sol has carved out a career in the fashion industry. Since 2019, she has served as the director of "The Messi Store," Lionel Messi's clothing brand. Working closely with creative director Virginia "Ginny" Hilfigler, she has been involved in the design and marketing of the apparel, aiming to reflect her brother's personal style. She expressed pride in her role, stating, "I am passionate about fashion... I am proud to be the brand director of The Messi Store and Leo's little sister."

Following her experience with The Messi Store, María Sol ventured into her own entrepreneurial project. In 2021, she collaborated with the brand Bikinis Río to launch "Brilla y ama," her own swimwear collection featuring colorful and patterned designs.

“

At The Messi Store, I try to channel the brand's vision and be the link between the ideas, the work we do, and how Leo, as the brand ambassador, thinks and dresses. I put a lot of effort into working on this project, which is so special for my family and for me.