Events Health Local 2026-03-25T17:37:21+00:00

Antonela Roccuzzo on Motherhood, Emigration, and Self-Discovery

Lionel Messi's wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, openly spoke about her life, multiple relocations, the difficulties of being away from her family, and how motherhood changed her and helped her find herself. She shared her thoughts on balancing career and family.


Antonela Roccuzzo on Motherhood, Emigration, and Self-Discovery

Antonela Roccuzzo, wife of footballer Lionel Messi, openly spoke about her role as a mother, her multiple relocations, and the challenges of being far from her family from Rosario. She emphasized that she has learned to value things that truly matter. "At this moment, I feel more mature, giving importance to things that are truly worthwhile," she shared. Roccuzzo's story is one of true tenacity and strength. But above all, she feels "older." Roccuzzo highlighted that her family has always supported her, helping her stay focused at every moment in her life. "I try to enjoy each of my roles, striving to always give my all," she added. Having built a home in Argentina, Barcelona, Paris, and now the United States, Antonela confesses that she carries her roots with her on every journey: "It's hard to leave your roots behind, but I always carried my family and my customs in my heart, in every different place I've lived. Even the TV we watch at home is Argentine, wherever we go." However, she does not deny that it is complicated to be far from family. "When something happens to you and you need the hug of a sister, to chat face-to-face with a friend, or simply to be by your parents' side on a Sunday afternoon, it's sad to miss moments that pass and don't come back," lamented the wife of the Argentine star. Leaving the 19-year-old girl behind, Antonela has proven to be a multifaceted woman, fearless in every way, with a key driver: her children. "What changed me the most as a woman was becoming a mom. Because from that moment on, my children became my priority," she confessed. In the same vein, she revealed she is going through a change in her life now that her children are older: "I am enjoying this stage a lot where my children are not so little anymore because then I am valuing myself in a different way, also putting myself in the center." Professionally, she also tries to enjoy and takes it very seriously because her family taught her respect for work. Speaking about the importance of family, she recalled the moment she had to say goodbye to them to pursue a life in Spain at a young age of 19: "It was difficult when I moved, because at that time my family and my friends were my nest where I felt protected, but on the other hand, it helped me grow a lot. It challenged me to move, to solve problems, and to get out of my comfort zone." Today, Antonela Roccuzzo is in a moment of professional and emotional serenity. With her youngest son turning 8, the Santa Fe native recognizes she is going through a stage of reconnection with herself. According to what Argentine News Agency learned, the influencer was chosen to be on the cover of Harper's Bazaar México for its April issue. Since then, she has become a mother, businesswoman, and philanthropist.