The World Cup champion from Argentina shattered the hopes of Galaxy fans in the final moments of the match, connecting with Jordi Alba in a traditional play to equalize for Inter Miami and prevent their first loss of the season. Jump to the present day, and Messi is joyfully marking his childhood sweetheart-turned-wife’s 36th birthday. The recipient of eight Ballon d’Or awards posted a tribute to his wife as they celebrated the special occasion together.

“Happy birthday, Princess! I love you,” he wrote on Instagram.

Messi and Roccuzzo first crossed paths in their early years in Argentina. Despite Messi’s relocation to Barcelona for training after some time, a tragic event brought them back together, leading to the development of a romantic relationship. They are now parents to three sons named Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro.

Although Messi’s personal life has been remarkable, Inter Miami has faced challenges during the pre-season. Messi and his teammates have been putting in significant effort to reverse their team’s fortunes. Having secured a draw and a win in their initial two MLS matches, the Herons are set to face Orlando City on Saturday, March 2, with the aspiration of securing another triumph.