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From Childhood Friends To Lovers: Here's Why Lionel Messi And His Wife Antonela Are Couple Goals

Lionel Messi and his wife Antonela are couple goals! Their story began when they were just children, and over 20 years later, their love is still going strong.

By Nicole Dominique2 min read
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Lionel Andrés Messi, popularly known as Leo Messi, is one of the most famous soccer players in the world. At 17, Leo became the youngest official player and goal scorer in the Spanish La Liga, Spain’s highest division of football. He was incredibly talented, quick, and precise, often having full control of the ball as he played on the field. Over the course of his impressive career with the Spanish giants, Leo scored 672 goals. He recently led his Argentina team to victory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, further cementing himself as one of the greatest athletes of all time.