In a recent private interview with journalist Migue Granados of Olga TV, Messi confirmed that he and his wife, Antonella, want to have another daughter. The famous Argentine player also criticized PSG club and talked about Barcelona.
“We really want to have another child. We are not at the research stage yet but let’s wait and see, whether it will be a daughter or not,” Messi confided about his family life plans.
Messi and his wife, Antonella
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Messi and his wife and sons
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” Antonella is a good mother, I respect her very much. She spent 24 hours a day with her children, while I was always away from home to compete, practice for the national team, or for the club and “Even during the pre-season. Sometimes I go for months before coming home and she stays home all day with the children,” Messi shared.
Messi, 36 years old, and his wife, Antonella, 35 years old, were born and raised in the same hometown in Rosario City, Argentina. They have known each other since they were 5-6 years old, before dating and have officially known each other since January 2009. They held their wedding in June 2017, and now have 3 sons including Thiago, Mateo and Ciro.
Since moving to Inter Miami Club in the US, Messi has let his two eldest sons, Thiago and Mateo, join the team’s academy teams at the U.12 and U.9 age groups, respectively. “The children are very passionate about football. They often remind me about the match schedules and results, mainly about the Barcelona Club. “Hey dad, the Barcelona team just won.” They are very happy and happy, because they are grown up. raised and educated about the club’s values from an early age. Barcelona has a very special place for me. Everything I have is in the Barcelona Club museum, the Golden Balls, Golden Shoes, socks everything…”, Messi said.
Messi and his sons when he was still playing for Barcelona
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Also according to Messi: “I didn’t have a really happy time at PSG. But I won the World Cup title while playing there. However, this could also be the reason I was not chosen by the French.” admitted. We won against the French team in the final. I was also the only player on the Argentina team who, when he returned to the club, was not welcomed as a champion. Everything has its reasons. About The relationship between me and Mbappe? Very good. Mbappe and I still keep in touch.”
Messi is playing for Inter Miami Club, he has the opportunity to help the new team win their second championship title of the season.
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Messi also said that in his upcoming career plans, he will try to do his best at Inter Miami Club and attend the 2024 Copa America. After that, he will consider whether he can attend the 2026 World Cup or not. He also affirmed that he is not thinking about retiring yet.
Messi in an interview with journalist Migue Granados of the Olga TV program
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“I’m still enjoying playing football and will extend my time as much as possible. However, at some point I will also retire. In the immediate future, I have not yet determined what I will do when I arrive. at that time. I really like working with children, maybe teaching football to them or maybe I will become a sports director… But specifically, I still don’t know what I will do. Just wait. Until then, we’ll see what happens,” Messi added.