Shakira Praises Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo After Argentina Reach World Cup Final
Global music star Shakira expressed admiration for Lionel Messi and his wife Antonela Roccuzzo after the Argentine captain led his team to another World Cup final. The Colombian singer shared her thoughts on social media, celebrating Messi’s remarkable endurance and dedication at 39 years old, while also acknowledging the support from his spouse.
Messi Drives Argentina Into Another Final
Argentina secured their place in the World Cup final once again after a tough campaign. Under Lionel Scaloni, the team leaned heavily on the brilliance of their experienced captain, who provided two key assists in their 2-1 semi-final victory against England. With the trophy within reach, Messi is also a leading candidate for a second Golden Ball award, earning praise worldwide including from Shakira, who has followed the tournament closely.
Shakira Honors Messi’s Dedication and Family Support
Residing now in Miami, Shakira took to social platforms to express awe at how Messi continues to defy age. She praised his discipline and noted how crucial his wife Antonela Roccuzzo has been for his inspiration and strength.
"What Leo Messi is doing is more than extraordinary! It reflects the values of a deeply committed and disciplined man, who defies time and all odds. He shows that a person is not defined by their age or by what others say," she wrote."And I know that having a woman like Antonela Roccuzzo by his side gives him the strength and inspiration to prove it!"
Off-Field Bonds and Ongoing Success
Antonela Roccuzzo celebrated Argentina’s semi-final win with an enthusiastic dance in the stadium and shared Shakira’s tribute on her Instagram story. Meanwhile, Messi’s 2023 move to MLS has kept him in the spotlight globally. Winning titles at the club level in the United States seems to have perfectly set him up for what could be his final run on the international stage.
Chasing Consecutive World Cup Titles
Argentina will face Spain in the final on July 19, aiming to defend the title they won in Qatar. If Messi can guide his nation to another victory, he will secure his place in history with back-to-back world championships before retiring from international football as the competition’s most decorated player.
