Superstar Lionel Messi confessed his desire to have a daughter after he and his wife had three sons in an interview with Olga TV on September 20.
The 2022 World Cup champion revealed about life with his wife and three children, his plans after retirement and his feelings at PSG in a conversation with streamer Migue Granados on Olga. “We want another baby, it would be great if it was a girl. My husband and I haven’t started planning to have a baby yet, but let’s see if the little princess comes,” Messi shared.
Messi with his wife and three sons. Photo: Antonela Roccuzzo Instagram
The striker born in 1987 is known to be a private person, spending most of his time with his family after each practice or match, rarely going out to party and have fun outside of his time on the field. Messi considers himself a good father and tries to pass on to his children the life values he was taught when he was young. The father of three said: “I am a good father because my parents are also good parents. Pursuing the values where I grew up is also important.
Messi said he admired his wife Antonela, praising her as a wonderful wife and mother who single-handedly took care of her three children while her husband was often away from home. “Thiago is quite timid, he likes it more when he is with his mother. Perhaps at that time Thiago confidently shared because Antonela was with them all day. Mateo can talk non-stop and Ciro seems quieter”, Messi said about his three sons’ personalities.
The Argentinian superstar also revealed his daily life in Miami, USA, where he and his family started living in July. “My husband and I and the kids get up at 7 a.m. then have breakfast. Children like to eat toast, chocolate, and milk. Sometimes I take my children to school. Then I went to practice with my teammates. At noon I return home with Antonela, rest, then go pick up my children in the afternoon and practice again,” Messi said.
Sharing about his career, Messi said he enjoyed football after leaving Europe. The owner of 7 Golden Balls revealed that he has not thought about retiring and does not want to think about it, but expressed his desire to continue to be involved with football in a new role such as Sports Director. Messi’s upcoming goal is Copa America 2024, which also takes place in the US where he is currently playing. Messi said the 2026 World Cup is still far away so he hasn’t considered it yet.
Messi rediscovered the joy of playing football with Inter Miami. Photo: Instagram Leo Messi
Referring to his time playing at PSG two years ago, Messi said he had an unexpected experience when he was the only world champion not recognized by the host club, and was opposed by a part of French fans in the competition. last months in Paris. The 36-year-old striker said that he and former teammate Kylian Mbappe at PSG have a good relationship.
In the summer of 2023, Messi ended two decades of glorious competition in Europe when he left PSG for Inter Miami – the team of co-owner and President David Beckham. Over the past 20 years, he has been honored as a Barca legend, one of the greatest players in football, winning all the highest individual and collective titles both at club and national team. The superstar born in 1997 also created a fever in the United States when he continuously scored goals, assisted, and contributed greatly to helping Inter Miami win the first Cup in history and improve their position on the MLS rankings.
