Lionel Messi, the Argentine star and considered one of the best footballers in history, has finally spoken out about the rumours of infidelity that have surrounded him for years. The speculations, which linked him to sports journalist Sofi Martinez, had created a stir on social media and in the media. However, both Messi and his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, have issued clear statements on the matter.
In a recent interview, Messi expressed his frustration at the unfounded accusations: “I have always tried to keep my personal life to myself and focus on my family and my career. It is disappointing that things are invented that have no basis. Antonela and I are closer than ever and these stories do not affect us because we know the truth.”
For her part, Antonela Roccuzzo also decided to speak out on her social media with a strong message: “Lies have short legs. We are used to them making things up, but this time they have crossed a line. My family will always be my priority, and no one will be able to destroy what we have built with love and effort for so many years.”
The statements from both came after Sofi Martínez, the journalist mentioned in the rumours, categorically denied any kind of relationship beyond the professional with Messi. In a recent appearance on the programme PH: Podemos Hablar , Martínez stated: “These rumours are not only absurd, but also harmful. They affect me and my family. Lionel is an exemplary professional, and his wife, Antonela, is an incredible woman. I don’t understand why people need to make things up to get attention.”
The journalist also questioned the double standard that exists in the treatment of men and women in her profession: “If it were a man interviewing Messi, these theories would never exist. But as a woman, they always try to create non-existent stories. It is a lack of respect for everyone involved.”
Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo, who have been together since 2007 and share three sons, Thiago, Mateo and Ciro, have faced these rumours with dignity and unity. Their relationship, built on years of love and mutual support, seems unbreakable despite the speculation.
With these statements, Messi and Antonela seek to put an end to speculation and focus on what really matters: their family and their future together.
