Lionel Messi's wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, celebrates with husband after World Cup win

In Argentina's victory over France, Messi scored two goals, including one in overtime, and converted his penalty shot in the shootout

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. He made history by becoming the first male World Cup player to net goals in the Round of 16, quarterfinal, and final.

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Roccuzzo supported her spouse by sharing a few images on Instagram

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. She paid homage to Messi and thanked him for instilling in their family the spirit of perseverance

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In 2017, Messi and Roccuzzo were wed

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The two have known one another since they were young, and up until around 2009, they kept their relationship a secret

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All three of the couple's children watched Argentina beat France in Qatar.

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Messi capped the historic World Cup win with the Golden Ball. It was the second Golden Ball Award of his career.

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Lionel Messi sits with his wife Antonela Roccuzzo after Argentina won the World Cup in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022

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