The Argentinian soccer legend is now joining the MLS as a part of Inter Miami, and already, he’s made himself at home by going to a Publix to shop, picking up some breakfast cereals along the way.
His family has been with him — that includes his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo. who he met when they were children. They got married in 2017 and now have three kids — sons Thiago, Mateo and Ciro.
As we get ready to watch the all-time great play for Miami, it’s a good time to look back at the couple from over the years:
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Paris Saint-Germain’s Argentine forward Lionel Messi (L) and his wife Antonella Roccuzzo watch the UEFA Champions League group H football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and SL Benfica, at The Parc des Princes Stadium, on October 11, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)
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Barcelona’s Argentine forward Lionel Messi (R) and his partner Antonella Roccuzzo attend the 2013 FIFA Ballon d’Or award ceremony at the Kongresshaus in Zurich on January 13, 2014. AFP PHOTO / OLIVIER MORINOLIVIER MORIN/AFP/Getty Images
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Handout picture released by Nueva Comunicacion showing Argentine football star Lionel Messi and bride Antonella Roccuzzo just before getting ready for their wedding in Rosario, Santa Fe province, Argentina on June 30, 2017.Footballers and celebrities including pop singer Shakira gathered Friday for the “wedding of the century” in Lionel Messi’s Argentine hometown as the Barcelona superstar prepared to marry his childhood sweetheart Antonella Roccuzzo. / AFP PHOTO / andres/Preumayrg / HO/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: AFP_Q426N
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Argentine football star Lionel Messi and bride Antonella Roccuzzo pose for photographers just after their wedding at the City Centre Complex in Rosario, Santa Fe province, Argentina on June 30, 2017.Footballers and celebrities including pop singer Shakira gathered Friday for the “wedding of the century” in Lionel Messi’s Argentine hometown as the Barcelona superstar prepared to marry his childhood sweetheart Antonella Roccuzzo. / AFP PHOTO / EITAN ABRAMOVICHEITAN ABRAMOVICH/AFP/Getty Images
Argentine football star Lionel Messi and bride Antonella Roccuzzo pose for photographers just after their wedding at the City Centre Complex in Rosario, Santa Fe province, Argentina on June 30, 2017.Footballers and celebrities including pop singer Shakira gathered Friday for the “wedding of the century” in Lionel Messi’s Argentine hometown as the Barcelona superstar prepared to marry his childhood sweetheart Antonella Roccuzzo. / AFP PHOTO / EITAN ABRAMOVICHEITAN ABRAMOVICH/AFP/Getty Images
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BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – MARCH 23: Lionel Messi of Argentina with the World Cup and his family, Antonella Roccuzzo, Thiago Messi, Mateo Messi and Ciro Messi take part during the world champions celebrations after an international friendly match between Argentina and Panama at Estadio Más Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti on March 23, 2023 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)
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PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 08:Laureus World Sportsman of the Year 2023 nominee Lionel Messi and wife Antonella Roccuzzo arrives at the 2023 Laureus World Sport Awards Paris red carpet arrivals at Cour Vendome on May 08, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for Laureus)
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PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 08: Antonella Rocuzzo and Lionel Messi attend the red carpet during the 2023 Laureus World Sport Awards Paris on May 08, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Antoine Flament/WireImage)
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