Messi's World Cup Legacy and Club Prowess
Lionel Messi has etched his name into football history by appearing in six World Cup tournaments, where he has netted 21 goals and supplied 12 assists. His club career, spanning Barcelona, Paris Saint‑Germain and now Inter Miami, includes 729 goals and 319 assists across 882 matches, a testament to his consistency and brilliance.
Off the pitch, Messi shares his life with his wife Antonela Roccuzzo, whom he married in 2017. The couple are parents to three boys — Thiago, Mateo and Ciro — each of whom is carving a path in the sport their father dominates.
A New Generation in Miami
Thiago Messi Roccuzzo, born on 2 November 2012, has joined Inter Miami’s youth academy and proudly wears the number 10 shirt, a homage to his father’s iconic legacy. Two years later, Mateo Messi Roccuzzo arrived, followed by Ciro Messi Roccuzzo in March 2018, who now features for the club’s U8 side.
The three brothers train together in the same academy, dreaming of the day they might share a pitch with their father in a competitive match. Their progress is closely watched by fans worldwide, who see in them the next chapter of a footballing dynasty.