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ATLANTA, GA – APRIL 12: UFC middleweight Israel Adesanya of Nigeria gestures to the crowd during the UFC 236 weigh-in at State Farm Arena on April 12, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

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ATLANTA, GA – APRIL 12: UFC middleweight Israel Adesanya of Nigeria gestures to the crowd during the UFC 236 weigh-in at State Farm Arena on April 12, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Israel ‘The Last Stylebender’ Adesanya stands true to the words ‘champion’ and ‘respect’. He has been one of the most respected and dominant middleweight champions. Meanwhile, ‘Stylebender’ has also shown a tremendous amount of respect to fellow MMA athletes and former champions. This time he has gone to a different sport to show his class. Adesanya has taken to Instagram to share a picture of Lionel Messi and his wife Antonella Roccuzzo. The former middleweight champion has penned a message for the soccer legend and his wife.
Israel Adesanya shares a classy message on Instagram
After the FIFA World Cup 2022 ended with one of the best matches in history, Lionel Messi’s Argentina triumphed over France. The results of the match saw Messi win his first World Cup for Argentina, which cemented his legacy in soccer. Although most athletes congratulated and praised the brilliance of the legend, Adesanya shared a heartwarming story on Instagram.
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 10: Israel Adesanya of New Zealand stands in his corner prior to his middleweight bout against Anderson Silva of Brazil during the UFC 234 at Rod Laver Arena on February 10, 2019 in the Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
‘Stylebender’ shared a picture of Messi and Roccuzzo after the victory with their childhood photo beside it. The message from the post read “Antonella, the woman who always stood with Messi.” Messi and Roccuzzo are childhood sweethearts and she has been with the legend throughout his journey.
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The former middleweight champion then wrote a message for the couple. The message read, “He already been had the trophy.” Adesanya implied that the real trophy was Messi’s wife, who stood by him all throughout his life.
Stylebender isn’t open to sharing his love life
Although he appreciated Messi’s relationship, Adesanya hasn’t spoken much about his own love life. Fans know for sure that ‘Stylebender’ isn’t married yet.
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Israel Adesanya is rumored to date an Australian model, Shana Evers. The pair have been dating for quite a while if rumors are to be believed. Moreover, the couple is not active much on the internet. Their first post came in July of 2022, with Evers sharing their picture.
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These romantic and heartwarming stories always have a connection with the world of sports. What do you think about Adesanya’s message to Messi? Let us know in the comments below.
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