Lionel Messi turns 33: A look at his love story with childhood-friend-turned-wife Antonella Roccuzzo
Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo have known each other since the age of five. They were friends who became lovers later on
Antonella Roccuzzo is the cousin of Lionel Messi's childhood and closest friend Lucas Scaglia, also a footballer
In 2008, at the age of 20, Lionel Messi entered a relationship with Antonella Rocuzzo. Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo confirmed their relationship in 2009
On 30 June 2017, 6 days after his 30th birthday, Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo got married
In order to celebrate Antonella being pregnant for the first time, Lionel Messi stuck a ball under his jersey after scoring a goal in 2012
Lionel Messi, Antonella with their sons Thiago and Mateo during the latter's birthday. Mateo was born in 2015
Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo had decided to give donations to Leo Messi Foundation as wedding gifts
Lionel Messi is Barcelona's most prolific footballer and has a number of records to his name.
Messi and Antonella - The couple are always smiling, which shows that they have found happiness in each other
In picture: Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo with their sons Thiago and Mateo during Christmas
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