Antonela Roccuzzo and Lionel Messi (foto: Official TW/IG/FB account)
Antonela Roccuzzo publicly defended Lionel Messi after a cosmetic specialist suggested the Argentina captain had undergone several aesthetic procedures.
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Antonela Roccuzzo has stepped in to defend Lionel Messi after social media speculation about the Argentine superstar's appearance sparked widespread debate online.
The usually private wife of the Argentina captain rarely responds publicly to rumours, but this time she decided to address the claims directly.
The controversy began when a facial aesthetics specialist posted a video analysing Messi's appearance over the years and suggested that the football legend may have undergone several cosmetic procedures.
Claims quickly spread online
The video, shared on Instagram by cosmetic expert Dr. Celeste Nardanone, examined photographs of Messi from different stages of his career.
The specialist speculated that the Inter Miami star may have undergone procedures including rhinoplasty, otoplasty, blepharoplasty and Botox treatments.
The post quickly gained attention and generated thousands of reactions from football supporters and followers of the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner.
As the discussion spread across social media platforms, Antonela decided to respond personally.
Antonela delivers direct response
Roccuzzo firmly rejected the claims and insisted that the specialist's conclusions were completely wrong.
According to reports from Spanish media, she wrote:
"Not one thing was right! He has never had surgery, hahaha, and the thing about the teeth is called Invisalign."
Her response quickly attracted attention online and was widely shared by Messi fans.
Many praised her for defending her husband against what they viewed as unfounded speculation.
Specialist responds
Following Antonela's comment, the specialist behind the video defended her analysis.
She stated that the content had been created respectfully and formed part of a broader discussion about aesthetic treatments and facial changes over time.
The expert also thanked Roccuzzo for engaging with the post while maintaining that her observations had been made in good faith.
Focus remains on the World Cup
While the online debate generated headlines, Messi's attention remains firmly on football.
The 39-year-old is preparing for what is widely expected to be his final World Cup appearance with Argentina.
Messi recently returned from injury and marked his comeback by scoring in Argentina's 3-0 friendly victory over Iceland.
As defending world champions prepare for another title challenge, the spotlight continues to follow the legendary forward both on and off the pitch.
For now, however, Antonela has made one thing clear: she believes the rumours surrounding her husband's appearance are completely inaccurate.