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‘Influential Like Victoria Beckham’, Antonela Roccuzzo Convinces Lionel Messi to Pick David Beckham’s Inter Miami Over Barcelona

Published 06/07/2023, 11:23 AM EDT

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Lionel Messi has currently taken over the limelight in soccer. The player’s future has been making strides recently following his exit from PSG. Now, the Argentinian is free to hold talks with his potential suitors in order to cement his move. While a number of clubs have been linked with his transfer, he has yet to make a decision.

Among the interested parties is MLS side Inter Miami. The club has been eyeing a move for the legendary player for quite some time. Aside from this, the Saudi Arabian side, Al Hilal, is standing with a billion-dollar bag. The decision is tough, but it seems his wife, Antonella Roccuzzo, has already convinced him to play in America.

Antonela wants Lionel Messi to partner with David Beckham

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While the offers continue to come for Messi, it seems Roccuzzo has managed to urge her husband to move to America. This comes after a claim from Guillem Balague that was stated by Joe Pompliano. The journalist recently tweeted, “BREAKING: Lionel Messi is coming to MLS and will be joining Inter Miami next year, per @GuillemBalague. Let’s goooooo!!!!” It seems the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner has agreed to onboard David Beckham’s ship.

Moreover, the role of Roccuzzo is big, as she has convinced La Pulga to shake hands with Beckham and sign for Inter Miami. Earlier it was reported that she didn’t want him to go to the Gulf country. It was also said Roccuzzo wanted Messi to play in the United States, while his father Jorge wants him to accept Al Hilal’s offer. This has left the former Barcelona man in a conundrum.

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However, it seems he has finally put all the rumors to bed, as he’ll be booking his flight to Florida. Now, the only thing that remains to be seen is the official announcement. Be that as it may, it definitely shows how influential his wife is, who once drew comparisons to Victoria Beckham.

Antonela Roccuzzo is influential like Victoria Beckham

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Back in 2017, Ricky Sarkany, a renowned shoemaker, was accompanied by Roccuzzo and Sofia Balbi, the wife of Luis Suarez. In a subsequent interview, Sarkany provided an interesting observation about Roccuzzo. He noted that despite her fame, she naturally prefers to maintain a low profile and avoid the spotlight. This drew a parallel to Victoria Beckham, who is known for her willingness to be in the public eye.

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This brought up the statement that “Antonela Rocuzzo will never be like Victoria Beckham”. Hearing this, Sarakany added, “No no. She is the antithesis, but she can still be influential like Victoria Beckham. People follow Antonella, they love her”.

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The designer further expressed that there are two contrasting approaches taken by celebrities. He subtly suggested that some individuals gain attention by frequently putting themselves in the spotlight, while others create a similar impact by doing the exact opposite. Indeed, it is quite a comparison from Sarkany. What do you make of the news involving Lionel Messi and his destination?

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Abhishek Mishra is a soccer writer at EssentiallySports. Abhishek's love for soccer began during his childhood days when he spent most of his time playing and watching the sport. His early exposure to soccer earned him many accolades at district and zonal levels, making him a true sports enthusiast.
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