Speculation About Messi And Wife's Realtionship Causes Stir
Several clues cited by local tabloids and talk shows imply the longtime couple, together since childhood and currently raising three sons, now face rumored upheaval ranging from mere relationship stress to outright separation. However with Messi's full focus preparing for the World Cup soon kicking off, neither addressed swelling gossip following his recent 7th Ballon D'or triumph in Paris.
Mystery In Paris: Wife Missing From Awards Ceremony Stage
The first clue emerged during last week’s 2022 Ballon D'or Awards when Antonella and the couple's children initially sat expecting Messi's name announced as winner. However when Emcee Didier Drogba requested Antonella join her husband onstage, cameras mysteriously only showed their sons Thiago, Mateo and Ciro walking up instead with no mother in sight.
Given Antonella attended all past award ceremonies particularly following Messi, her puzzling absence promptly stirred rumors about a possible off-screen argument or unwillingness to put on appearances if relationship issues percolated behind the scenes.
Erased From Social Media: No More Family Portraits
Eagle-eyed fans next pointed towards Messi’s Instagram account where he removed old profile pictures featuring Antonella and their kids. In its place, his page simply displayed a photo with the 2022 Ballon D'or Trophy won in Paris.
Previously Messi habitually kept pictures of his wife and children as main images proudly representing his personal life next to professional accolades. Thus the abrupt social media adjustment aligned with speculations around Antonella's no-show in Paris, setting off widespread theories that cracks tarnished the partner's once inseparable bond.
A Long-Term Romance Now Showing Signs Of Trouble
Having dated since age 9 growing up in Rosario, Argentina, Antonella stood loyally by soccer prodigy Messi's side long before global superstardom. Despite Messi relocating across the Atlantic playing for prestigious FC Barcelona, she maintained patience during a nine year long-distance courtship.
Finally in 2009, Antonella relocated joining Messi full-time in Spain while launching her own profitable business ventures. After having sons Thiago, Mateo and Ciro, Antonella and Messi married in lavish ceremonies between 2017 and 2018 solidifying an unbreakable tie surviving fame and intense public pressure. Until recent months, all outward signs depicted both partners extremely content raising their growing young family.
Possible Causes Of Rumored Marital Strife
Assuming gossip contains kernels of truth, why might issues suddenly plague one of football's most steadfast couples?
Insider sources told Spanish press that Antonella harbors frustration about sacrificing her own ambitions at times playing caregiver and household manager while Messi trains obsessively from Barcelona to Paris. Speculationsuggested Antonella resents functioning akin to a single parent despite their father clocking long absent stretches.
There's also Messi’s imminent move playing for Argentina in the distant Qatar World Cup disrupting family routines for two months. Perhaps Antonella dreads assuming full domestic duties across another holiday season deprived of her famous husband's presence.
Since both partners remain publicly silent, nobody knows whether brewing changes following Messi's 7th Ballon D'or run deeper than mundane stressors. But as the world's most talented athlete gears towards cementing unparalleled World Cup glory, off-pitch uncertainty may provide distraction if marital troubles prove more severe than fleeting rumors.
Conclusion
While stunning for devoted supporters, even the strongest relationships endure phases of tension, misaligned priorities or contrasting objectives that test emotional bonds. Speculation will likely continue plaguing Messi and Antonella unless explicit statements surface confirming or denying credible breakup theories.
But regardless of current circumstances or turning points ahead, this power couple's shared history speaks to an exceptionally resilient foundation shaped through decades of trust, communication and devotion few attain by Antonella's stalwart support. Thus if recent rumors reflect a crossroads rather than collapse for football's First Family, enough goodwill likely persists rebalancing strained aspects before leaping to conclude one kick ended their lifelong match.
