Lionel Messi's wife sends message to woman accused of flirting with her husband

Lionel Messi's wife sends message to woman accused of flirting with her husbandLionel Messi's wife contacted a sports journalist after an interview with her husband went viral during the World CupAntonela Roccuzzo and Lionel Messi have been married since 2017 (Image: Antoine Flament/WireImage)ByJake BaylissSenior Sports WriterMaria OrtegaForeign Content Specialist14:58, 13 Apr 2026|comments Lionel Messi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo showed her true colours by sending a private message to the woman accused of flirting with her husband. She dismissed suggestions of any inappropriate behaviour and supported sports journalist Sofi Martinez, who found herself at the centre of online speculation. The situation was sparked by an interaction between the football icon and Martinez during the 2022 World Cup. It followed Argentina’s 3-0 semi-final victory over Croatia, where the Inter Miami star had opened the scoring from the penalty spot and assisted Julian Alvarez for the third goal. Television Publica reporter Martinez interviewed the captain after the game and congratulated him on helping the nation reach a World Cup final. As the interview ended, the journalist signed off with a heartfelt message for Messi. "I just want to tell you that no matter the results, there's something that no one can take from you, and it's the fact you resonated with Argentinians, every single one,” Martinez said. “I'm being serious. There's no kid who doesn't have your team shirt, no matter if it's a fake, real or a made up one. JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football's Facebook page “Truly, you made your mark in everyone's life. And that, to me, is beyond winning any World Cup. No one can take that from you and this is my gratitude, for the amount of happiness you bring to a lot of people." England fans fume after ANOTHER outrageous World Cup expense confirmed - 'Disgusting' World Cup 'beyond reach...