How did Antonela Roccuzzo meet Lionel Messi? Growing up, Messi was good friends with fellow soccer player Lucas Scaglia. According to CNN, a young Messi would often be found hanging Brut. January 7, 2023 6:57 AM How did Lionel Messi meet Antonella ? Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo's love story began when they were just children. The two first met at the age of nine and eight, respectively, at the home of a mutual friend in their hometown of Rosario, Argentina. LznVqL.