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How old is Lionel Messi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo and when did they meet ? How many children do they have? LIONEL MESSI is a top name in soccer - but also a devoted husband and father. The Argentinian captain is married to his childhood sweetheart, Antonela Roccuzzo, but how old is she and when did the pair meet? Who is Lionel Messi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo and how old is she? Antonela Roccuzzo, 34, was born on February 26, 1988. She is Lionel Messi’s childhood sweetheart. Roccuzzo trained to be a dentist in her hometown or Rosario, however she later switched careers to pursue modeling. In November 2016, Roccuzzo posted on Instagram that she had signed a modeling contract with Argentine fashion label Ricky Sarkany. Roccuzzo and Messi, both from Rosario, Argentina, got married in June 2017 after more than 20 years of knowing each other. The pair tied the knot in front of over 250 guests. Among those in attendance were footballers Neymar Jr, Dani Alves, Sergio Aguero, Gerard Pique, and Cesc Fabregas. Pique's then-wife, Shakira, performed as part of the evening's entertainment. The pair started dating in 2007 after Roccuzzo's friend tragically died in a car accident and Messi flew to be by her side. The footballer then publicly confirmed their relationship during an interview in 2009. How did the two meet? Messi met his now wife when she was just five years old. The pair grew up in Rosaria, the third largest city in Argentina. The superstar footballer was actually childhood friends with Roccuzzo's cousin and fellow footballer, Lucas Scalia. The couple grew up in the same town, however Messi re-located to Spain when he was 13, to pursue his footballing ambitions. How many children do they have? The happy couple have three sons together: Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro. Their youngest child Ciro was born in March 2018, according to their social media profiles. Thiago was born in 2012, while Mateo was born in 2015.