Antonela Roccuzzo (born 26 February 1988) is an Argentine influencer known for her marriage to footballer Lionel Messi.
[2] She is an ambassador for several philanthropic organisations, most notably the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and the Special Olympics.
[3] In April 2023, she endorsed the UNICEF's #GuardavidasDeLaInfancia campaign to combat poverty and human rights violations against children in Argentina.
[4] Roccuzzo has modelled with several brands including Adidas, Alo Yoga and Ricky Sarkany; she has also worked with English fashion designer Stella McCartney.
[1][5] Roccuzzo was born and raised in Rosario, Argentina and has Italian ancestry;[6] she met Lionel Messi when the two were toddlers through her cousin Lucas Scaglia, and in 2009 the two confirmed their relationship.