Superstar Lionel Messi admitted that he fell in love with his wife Antonela at first sight.

Messi and his wife Antonella went through a fairy tale love story. Since the first time they met when they were children, the two have now had 3 little angels. Despite 3 decades, the 36-year-old star’s feelings for his wife are still the same as ever.

In a recent interview, the 2022 World Cup champion admitted that he fell in love with Antonela at first sight. “I’ve had a crush on her since I was a kid. I love her more than anything else. Antonela is the love of my life. I liked her practically at first sight.” first” , Messi shared.

Messi met Antonela when he was a boy

The two started dating in 2007

The Argentinian superstar also revealed the fate of meeting his wife. “Her cousin is my best friend. When we were 6 years old, we played together. One time I went to his house, I met Antonela.”

However, the two only started dating in 2007, when Antonela was a medical student in her home country of Argentina. The couple’s love has been nurtured and has lasted until the present. With the support and companionship of his wife, Messi flourished and became the greatest player in history.

“Antonela is a wonderful wife. I have special respect for her. Every time I was away from home, Antonela spent 24 hours with her children. There were times when I was away from home for a month or a month and a half.” And she still manages it perfectly. I once took care of a child for a whole day and understand how difficult it is,” Messi said.

Messi’s happy little family