Footballer Lionel Messi Marries Childhood Sweetheart Antonella Roccuzzo In Star Studded Wedding Ceremony
Leo Messi, 30, the world’s greatest footballer, married his childhood sweetheart today in a lavish Argentinian ceremony.
The foot baller married his childhood sweetheart Antonella Roccuzzo, 29 , mother of his two sons at a casino and hotel in Rosario, Argentina on Friday.
Footballing stars from around the world flew into Messi’s hometown to attend the wedding. Samuel Eto’o was the first guest to walk along the red carpet and past the world’s press, followed by Aguero and girlfriend Karina, Cesc Fabregas and fiance Daniella Seeman, Antonella’s best friend, and Argentine national team player Ezequiel Lavezzi.
Barcelona teammate Neymar arrived on his own because, according to Argentinian media, he proposed to girlfriend Bruna Marquezine and she said no.
Security was extremely tight, with 450 police officers and ex-Mossad agents drafted in to cover the big event.
The couple, who have known each other for some 25 years, banned mobile phones at the event. Staff were also sworn to secrecy and 450 police officers were drafted in for the big day.
The bride wore a dress by designer Rosa Clara, who has also dressed Eva Longoria, Sofia Vergara and the Queen of Spain.
Messi was wore an Armani suit and his mother and sister’s dresses were designed by Argentinian designer Claudio Cosano.
