Lionel Messi: Argentine Journalist Sofi Martinez Denies Rumours of Relationship With Football Star

• Lionel Messi was rumoured to be having an affair with Sofi Martinez, who has denied the rumours
• Social media went into a frenzy after Sofi had an emotional interview with the footballer shortly after the 2022 FIFA World Cup final
• Messi has been married to Antonela Roccuzzo since June 2017, and they have three children together

Sofi Martínez has finally reacted to rumours of an alleged affair with eight-time Ballon d'Or recipient Lionel Messi, who is married to Antonela Roccuzzo.

The Argentine journalist publicly denied the speculation, as she made efforts to clarify her professional relationship with the Inter Miami star.

She further shared details about her career as a sports journalist from Argentina.

Martinez said via the PH: Podemos Hablar show on Buenos Aires TV station Telefe per Daily Mail:

"A lot of the time when your exposure increases, it brings things that aren’t so good and my family suffers a lot.

"This year, people began to talk more and more about, ‘What’s up with the way he looks at you?’ – things like this – and I was caught in the middle of something that made me feel ridiculous to have to clarify.”

The social media space was awash with rumours of an affair between Lionel Messi and Sofi Martinez after her emotional 2022 World Cup interview with the Argentine star went viral.

Messi has been married to Antonela Roccuzzo since June 2017, and they have three children together.

Meanwhile, Martinez is no stranger to the world of celebrities, according to SCMP Magazines.

Martinez speaks Spanish and English fluently, and has also engaged in conversation with Argentine football supersta, Nicolas Otamendi.

The journalist also interviewed famous American actor Chris Pratt during a press tour for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

A look at her Instagram page shows her exploring destinations from Tokyo to Paris. She wrote in one of the captions.

In an interview with Canal 9, Martinez shared that she is currently single.

She previously dated Argentine journalist Diego Leuco and has been romantically linked to TV personality and model Marcos Ginocchio.

Messi heading for divorce?

Meanwhile, celebrated Cuban astrologer Mhoni Vidente has claimed that Messi and Antonella would eventually divorce.

Though no formal confirmation has come from either of the couple, the psychic’s words have ignited a wave of online debate and concern from fans.

Antonela has been Messi’s No.1 supporter, cheering at his matches, backing him through major career shifts like his Inter Miami transfer.

Guardiola returns to wife?

Legit.ng earlier reported that Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra are reportedly making efforts to reconcile and salvage their marriage, just months after initiating divorce proceedings.

The couple, who first met in 1994 and tied the knot in 2014, announced their separation earlier this year, with divorce proceedings underway.

The decision to divorce was reportedly triggered by Guardiola’s choice to extend his contract with Manchester City for two additional years, until the summer of 2027, which conflicted with Serra’s desire for the family to relocate back to Barcelona.

Source: Legit.ng