Life has been sailing smooth as butter for Lionel Messi. On the professional front, both individual and collective achievements have been keeping the Argentinian superstar busy. But it seems his personal life has taken a setback, as reports suggest he is at a crossroads with his beloved wife, Antonela Roccuzzo. But is the news really true?

Additionally, La Pulga’s 2023 season has ended after the skipper picked up an injury during a World Cup qualifier clash against Brazil.

Is the marriage of Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo in jeopardy?

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Apparently, reports are surfacing that Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo are facing trouble in their relationship. The star couple is on the brink of a potential separation following an alleged betrayal by the Argentine player. Reports from global media suggest that the couple is now sleeping in separate beds.

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The reports were fueled more by Quem, who claims that their 15-year marriage is at risk because of Argentinian sports journalist Sofía Martinez. Interestingly, a montage of videos is being circulated that shows Messi and Sofia exchanging flirtatious glances. These instances were also witnessed during the final World Cup and the recent Ballon d’Or event, while the player was giving an interview to the journalist.

This rumored flirting has allegedly made Roccuzzo jealous. However, these reports have rather been branded false by the community post of X. The news from the Argentine press has been claimed to be unverified, which supports the evidence for this alleged betrayal. In fact, the busting of fake news doesn’t end here, as earlier, Sofi herself rejected these claims.

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Sofi had refuted potential romance rumors with La Pulga

Earlier, while speaking to Socios del Espectaculo, Sofi denied that Roccuzzo was jealous of her interviewing Messi. “No, zero. I don’t know where it comes from,” she said. Additionally, the journalist revealed she once had a chit-chat with Messi’s significant other, while also praising “how she handles the madness that is around her.”

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Furthermore, Sofi’s husband, Diego Leuco, who is also a journalist, supported her. Instead, he revealed there was a misunderstanding that reportedly led to the spreading of these rumors. Be that as it may, this clearly states that Messi and Roccuzzo aren’t at odds with one another.