Lionel Messi once opened up about his life as a father and husband. He said he lives a “very normal life” at home with his family.
Messi shares three sons with his wife Antonela Roccuzzo. Their names are Mateo, Thiago and Ciro. He said he tries to be a normal dad and husband when he is at home. He takes on the same responsibilities as anyone else.
He said he disciplines his children, sets limits and plays with them. He said fame and recognition exist outside his house but inside he is a normal person.
After Argentina won the 2022 World Cup, two of his sons ran onto the field to hug him. The moment was captured on camera. Before the match, his son Thiago wrote down the lyrics to a song to show support for his father.
Messi grew up in Rosario, Argentina with his three siblings. He is close to his brothers Rodrigo and Matías and his sister María Sol. Both brothers have helped him with his career. His sister works at The Messi Store.
Messi said in 2018 that family is above everything. He said he and his family always try to return to Argentina for special occasions like Christmas.
A Look at Lionel Messi Cars
Lionel Messi’s car collection has become almost as fascinating as his football career. Unlike some celebrity collectors, Messi keeps his personal life private. This means some of the most famous cars linked to him are also the hardest to verify.
The most famous vehicle associated with Messi is the Ferrari 335 S Spider Scaglietti. This rare 1957 racing Ferrari sold at auction for more than $35 million. Reports circulated that Messi outbid Cristiano Ronaldo for the car but definitive confirmation never emerged.
Another exotic car linked to Messi is the Pagani Zonda Tricolore. Only a handful were produced. It ranks among the rarest modern performance cars. Direct evidence is limited but it consistently appears in discussions of Messi’s collection.
Some cars have stronger public ties to Messi. The Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale has been photographed with him. The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG and Ferrari F430 Spider are also widely reported to have been owned by him.
Not every car linked to Messi is a supercar. During his years at Barcelona, he was regularly seen with Audi models supplied through the club’s sponsorship. These included the Audi Q7, Audi RS6 and Audi A7.
Luxury SUVs have also played a major role. The Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Vogue have both been associated with Messi. More recent reports suggest the Cadillac Escalade has become a preferred family vehicle in Miami. The Lexus RX 450h has also appeared on lists of cars reportedly owned by him.
A Look at Lionel Messi Real Estate
Lionel Messi has built a real estate portfolio worth an estimated $300 million. It spans three continents. The 38-year-old has bought properties in Spain, the United States, Argentina and Ibiza.
In Spain, Messi purchased a $2 million property in Castelldefels in 2009. He later bought the neighboring house to create a compound. The property includes a gym, spa, home theater, swimming pool, a backyard soccer field and a room full of framed shirts.
In Florida, Messi owns several properties. In November 2019, he bought a $5 million condo in the Porsche Design Tower in Sunny Isles Beach. The building has a car elevator system that lets residents drive their cars into a glass-enclosed lift. The condo has three bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms.
In April 2021, he bought the entire ninth floor of the Regalia building in Sunny Isles Beach for $7.3 million. The residence has four bedrooms and six bathrooms. The same year, he also bought investment properties in the Trump Royale on Sunny Isles Beach for about $1.8 million.
In Argentina, Messi bought an estate in his hometown of Rosario in 2022. He spent about $4 million on the property. It has 20 to 25 rooms, a cinema, a gym and an underground garage that holds 15 cars.
In Ibiza, he bought a mansion in 2022 for roughly $12.8 million. The property had planning problems due to rooms added to the garage before his purchase. It still did not have a certificate of occupancy. The 20,000-square-foot property has a pool almost as long as the house itself.
In September 2023, he dropped $10.8 million on a mansion in Fort Lauderdale. The home has 70 feet of water frontage, a waterfront pool, a gym and a spa room. It is located about five miles from Inter Miami’s training facilities.
Last year, he bought several investment properties in the Cipriani Residences building in Miami. One unit was priced around $7.5 million.
FAQs
Q. How many children does Lionel Messi have?
A. Lionel Messi has three sons named Thiago, Mateo and Ciro.
Q. What did Messi say about his family?
A. Messi said his family comes before everything else.
Q. Where did Lionel Messi grow up?
A. Messi grew up in Rosario, Argentina.
Q. Which family car is Lionel Messi linked with in Miami?
A. Recent reports say Messi uses a Cadillac Escalade as a family car in Miami.
Q. Where does Lionel Messi own homes?
A. Messi owns properties in Spain, the United States, Argentina and Ibiza.
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