Lionel Messi walked out to massive cheers at Inter Miami's unveiling ceremony Sunday night, but it was his wife Antonela who stole the show. Five Things to Know About Lionel Messi's Wife How did Antonela Roccuzzo meet Lionel Messi? Growing up, Messi was good friends with fellow soccer player Lucas Scaglia. According to CNN, a young Messi would often be found hanging out Messi and Antonella reunited after the tragic death of Antonella's friend in a traffic accident. Upon learning of the death, Messi traveled to Argentina to comfort Antonella. It was then that she dumped her ex-boyfriend to give her relationship with Messi a chance. MwPPag.