On Friday night, Lionel Messi went out for dinner with his wife Antonela Roccuzzo and close friend Sergio Busquets and his partner, Elena Galera, at the upscale Sexy Fish restaurant in Miami. The Inter Miami soccer star spent about two hours at the venue, celebrating his sister Maria’s 29th birthday. Antonela looked stunning in a revealing black dress, while Messi was dressed in a black jacket, jeans, and white trainers. Unlike last year when he was competing in the World Cup for Argentina, Messi is enjoying some much-needed downtime after a hectic soccer schedule in the past year. Although he had a short break between leaving Paris Saint-Germain and joining Inter Miami in July, he still needed his MLS team to manage his workload in the latter part of the season.
On Friday night, Lionel Messi took a break from his soccer career and went out for dinner in Miami.
Antonela Roccuzzoi, the wife of Messi, looked stunning in a gorgeous black dress that accentuated her features.
The group, consisting of their fellow Inter Miami player Sergio Busquets and his wife Elena Galera (as seen in the picture), were together.
Roccuzzo was spotted leaving a restaurant in downtown Miami on Friday night, as Messi takes a break until the new year after playing in two World Cup qualifiers for Argentina against Uruguay and Brazil. The soccer star had a spectacular impact on the sport in the United States during the initial months of his stay in Miami, with celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Leonardo DiCaprio, and LeBron James attending his games for David Beckham’s MLS team. In just 14 games, Messi scored 11 goals, earning his new team a Leagues Cup championship and leading them to the final of the US Open Cup. However, they were defeated by Houston Dynamo, and Miami was unable to qualify for the MLS playoffs due to a poor start to the season under Phil Neville, who was eventually replaced by coach Tata Martino shortly before Messi’s arrival. Despite his $60 million per season deal with Miami, which could last up to three years, Messi sparked controversy this week when he referred to MLS as “a minor league” during an interview in Argentina. He made the comment when asked if he planned to compete for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, stating that he would always strive to compete at his best but acknowledge when he couldn’t.
As usual, all eyes were fixed on Messi as he stepped out for the night.
As he cruised through the Miami streets, the World Cup champion acknowledged his admirers with a friendly wave.
Sergio Busquets, accompanied by his wife Elena, was spotted arriving for a meal with his Inter Miami teammates.
Messi and his wife, Antonela, visited a venue for about two hours before returning home last Friday. Despite going to a lower-level league, Messi believes that it’s all about one’s approach and competitiveness. He aims to play in next year’s Copa America for Argentina, which will also take place in the US. Messi remains motivated to contribute to the team as long as he feels good. Currently, his focus is preparing well for the upcoming tournament and striving to win the championship.
