Lionel Messi and his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, were all smiles as they left DRV PNK Stadium on Thursday with their three children. The couple coordinated their outfits, with Messi in a white T-shirt and grey shorts, while Roccuzzo wore a white blouse and white denim shorts, doting on their kids—Thiago, 10, Mateo, 7, and Ciro, 5. Thiago sported a grey Inter Miami shirt during the outing.
That evening, the family was seen chatting with friends outside the Inter Miami facility. Antonela, holding a brown purse, waved as she conversed with a friend in a black shirt. The family appears to be settling in well in Miami, having previously been spotted house-hunting in Boca Raton, located just north of Miami and close to the stadium.
During their house tour, Messi was shown a luxurious property that included a golf putting green, with someone giving him a brief demonstration. This wouldn’t be their first property in South Florida, as they already own a $9 million apartment overlooking Sunny Isles Beach, which Messi purchased in 2019.
On the field, Messi’s performance has been impressive. He has yet to lose in four games for Inter Miami, helping the team advance to the Leagues Cup quarterfinals. With seven goals already, including two stunning free kicks, he has quickly become one of the club’s top scorers, tied for fourth in club history.
Messi’s move to the U.S. was confirmed last month with a highly publicized unveiling. He is expected to earn between $50-60 million per season after signing a two-and-a-half-year contract with Inter Miami. His arrival has also attracted former Barcelona teammates Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.
Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas noted that Messi’s presence has significantly boosted MLS Season Pass subscriptions on Apple TV, claiming that viewership has more than doubled since his arrival. Spanish-language viewership for Messi’s matches has reportedly surpassed 50%. However, Apple has not released official statistics to support these claims.
