Even the wife of Lionel Messi can't escape awkward moments. Antonela Roccuzzo experienced a scene worthy of a meme on a paddle court in Miami when an Israeli influencer—known for asking strangers about their luxury watches—stopped her, recorded her, and, without recognizing her, casually asked: “What do you do?”. Yes, it seems there are still people who don't know who the woman in charge of the house of the number 10 is.
The protagonist of this story is Ziv Tamir, known online as "the watch guy." His mission in life is to interview people with expensive watches, asking them how much they cost and what they do for a living. But this time, destiny led him straight to one of the most famous women on the planet… without him realizing it. Antonela, with her usual elegance, was leaving a paddle match with her friends when the Israeli approached with a camera in hand.
Antonela responded politely when she was asked what watch she was wearing. The accessory, a Tiffany Rope in yellow gold with diamonds, costs between $25,000 and $35,000, depending on the model. A little indulgence that few can flaunt so naturally. Everything was going well until the tricky question arrived: “What do you do for a living?” At that moment, the Argentine froze, looked at her friend, and murmured a, “Really?”, which said it all without the need for translation.
Far from being upset, Antonela chose her best response: a diplomatic smile and a “thumbs up” gesture indicating “all is well.” The video ended there, but the discomfort crossed the screen. Within hours, the clip went viral and the comments flooded in: “Not recognizing Antonela should be illegal!” said one. Another summed up what everyone was thinking: “Dude, you just asked Messi's wife what she does for a living.”
The truth is that Antonela has been building her own name for years, beyond Messi. Businesswoman, model, influencer, and mother of three, she balances her life between fashion events, campaigns with major brands, and her public appearances alongside the Argentine star. However, it seems that there are still those who live under a rock or, at least, are too focused on their watches to notice the faces.
With or without recognition, Antonela has once again demonstrated what sets her apart: elegance, class, and a patience worthy of gold—or Tiffany. And while the influencer continues to rake in views, she keeps shining with that impeccable style that needs no introduction and doesn’t answer questions… because we all know perfectly well who she is.
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