Messi’s Wife Drives Him After World Cup Winner Has 'One too Many'

Messi’s Wife Drives Him After World Cup Winner Has 'One too Many'

Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:21 PM
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  • Lionel Messi's wife, Antonella Rocuzzo was spotted driving the World Cup winner
  • Antonella watched every Argentina game at the 2022 World Cup, including the epic final
  • Meanwhile, Messi will be in his boyhood city of Rosario to continue his World Cup celebrations across the yuletide period

Antonella Rocuzzo, the wife of Lionel Messi, took matters into her hands on the back of Argentina's wild team celebrations after the 2022 World Cup final.

The gorgeous model took over driving duties as she chauffeured Leo Messi back to their home in Rosario.

In a photo shared on social media, seen by Sports Brief, Antonella took the wheel with Messi sitting by her as they drove to their home in Rosario.

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Antonella Rocuzzo and Lionel Messi made public their relationship in 2008 and have since waxed strong in love. Photo credit: @ESPNFC @artofviews
Source: Twitter

What happened?

Messi and his Argentine teammates arrived in the country's capital, Buenos Aires on the back of their dramatic World Cup triumph.

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The PSG playmaker inspired La Albiceleste to their third World Cup title after edging France 4-2 on penalties.

Argentina's first Mundial glory since 1986 sent fans across the globe into a state of bliss, which was manifested on the streets of Buenos Aires as thousands thronged the streets of the capital to greet their heroes.

Why did Antonella drive?

According to Opera News, the reason Antonella drove the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner is that Messi was apparently tipsy.

Messi greeted by thousands

Argentine fans have been spotted gathering at the home of Lionel Messi in Rosario following his arrival from Qatar where he and his teammates won the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

The year 2022 would go down as the best in Messi's football career as the Paris Saint-Germain forward finally landed the World Cup after five attempts.

Messi is expected to be given some days to rest and spend time with his family before rejoining his teammates at Paris Saint-Germain.

Suarez joins Messi for celebrations

Sports Brief reported that Luis Suarez has jetted to Argentina to join Lionel Messi in World Cup celebrations.

Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar as La Albiceleste stunned France to win the tournament in the final.

The Paris Saint-Germain star was pivotal in the side's epic campaign as he netted seven times, including a brace during the final last Sunday.

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Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe is a Ligue 1, Bundesliga, and La Liga editor with five-year experience. He previously worked with Sports Corna and 360SportsGH.
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