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Antonela Roccuzzo once again expressed her admiration for Lionel Messi this Tuesday with a message that encapsulates what millions of fans feel: “Let’s go Argentina @leomessi there are no more words”, the Rosario native wrote on Instagram after the epic comeback of the Albiceleste against Egypt (3-2) in the Round of 16 of the.
The post, published from the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, shows Antonela alongside her three children —Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro— in the stands, all wearing the number 10 jersey of the Argentine National Team.
The match was one of the most dramatic of the tournament so far. Egypt went ahead 2-0 with goals from Yasser Ibrahim in the 15th minute and Mostafa Zico in the 67th, while Argentina also faced a missed penalty from Messi—saved by goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir—and a free kick that hit the post.
The comeback arrived in the final minutes: Cristian Romero scored to make it 2-1 in the 79th minute, Messi equalized in the 83rd minute, and Enzo Fernández sealed the score for a final 3-2, sparking a collective celebration on the field that was captured in the images of the post.
With this score, Messi reached 20 historic goals in World Cups, solidifying his position as the highest male scorer in the history of the tournament.
Antonela's "there are no words left" is not an isolated phrase but the peak of a series of emotional messages she has shared throughout the tournament.
After Messi's hat trick against Algeria on June 17, Antonela wrote on Instagram: "Let's go Argentina!!!! Always with you @leomessi!!!! You're amazing!!!".
After the double goal against Austria on June 22, her post surpassed 4.3 million likes with the message: "What a privilege to see you make history time and time again. I love you."
Antonela has been present at all of Argentina's matches in the 2026 World Cup, always from the stands alongside her children, becoming a phenomenon alongside her husband's athletic performance.
The post from this Tuesday garnered over 1.4 million likes and nearly 18,000 comments in just a few hours, reflecting the impact that each public appearance of the couple has during the tournament.
Argentina advances to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, where they will face the winner of the match between Colombia and Switzerland, with Messi as the tournament's top scorer and fans —led by his own family— who can no longer find words to describe what they are experiencing.
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