{"id":775143,"date":"2026-07-21T04:05:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T04:05:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/775143\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T04:05:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T04:05:11","slug":"lionel-messis-wife-shares-touching-tribute-amid-retirement-question","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/775143\/","title":{"rendered":"Lionel Messi’s wife shares touching tribute amid retirement question"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lionel Messi\u2019s quest <\/a>for two consecutive World Cup titles came to an end up Sunday \u2014\u00a0now the question becomes whether it will be his last appearance on soccer\u2019s biggest stage.<\/p>\n

If that is the case, his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, provided a powerful tribute to her husband via an Instagram post<\/a> on Monday.<\/p>\n

Roccuzzo posted a photo of a teary-eyed Messi on the field after Argentina\u2019s 1-0 loss to Spain <\/a>in the World Cup Final and another of his teammates throwing him up in the air.<\/p>\n

Lionel Messi looks on in tears after Argentina lost in the World Cup Final. AP Photo\/Stephanie Scarbrough<\/p>\n

\u201cYou will always be the best, @leomessi. Not just because of your talent, but because you have never stopped being yourself. Because no matter what happens, you never give up; you always fight to the very end and give it your all until the final second,\u201d the caption read in Spanish.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat strength, that mindset, and the way you pick yourself up time and time again are what make you unique. \ud83e\udd0d Thank you for showing us every day that true success is built through hard work, sacrifice, and perseverance\u2014without ever losing sight of who you really are.<\/p>\n

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Lionel Messi\u2019s wife Antonela Roccuzzo watches a World Cup game. REUTERS<\/p>\n

\u201cYou are the best example for our children and an inspiration to millions of people. I admire you more than words can express, and I feel immensely proud to walk through life by your side. I love you so much. \ud83e\udd0d\u201d<\/p>\n

Messi couldn\u2019t find the back of the net against Spain, ending his 2026 World Cup with eight goals. <\/p>\n

The 39-year-old has already accomplished everything there is to accomplish in his legendary career.<\/p>\n

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Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo pose during an event together. WireImage<\/p>\n

Lionel Messi holds his face in his hands after Argentina lost the World Cup Final. AP Photo\/Abbie Parr<\/p>\n

Messi seemingly hasn\u2019t made a decision about his international future. But given his age, the fact that he\u2019ll be 43 during the next World Cup, and how emotional he was after losing to Spain on Sunday has many believing that match will be the last time he wears an Argentina jersey on the field. <\/p>\n

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