Lionel Messi's wife Antonela joined by his mother Celia for Argentina icon's emotional farewell... two months on from father's tragic death

Daily Mail - Oct 6, 2026

The 39-year-old's wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, was joined by their children and Messi's mother, Celia María Cuccittini, for the friendly against Benin.

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Lionel Messi's wife Antonela joined by his mother Celia for Argentina icon's emotional farewell... two months on from father's tragic death

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