So as the world of football witnessed one of its best tie the knot with his childhood sweetheart, benedictions and wishes came in pouring for the two. Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo have known each other since they were only 5 years old, but only started dating since 2008. The couple share two kids among them and have finally decided to make their bind themselves together in the name of the Almighty.
There are some other footballers who have done the same and formed a long lasting bond with their spouses. These footballers are the point of reference in a time where commitment is rarely found. So here are the 5 best football pairings in the world right now…
#1 Antonella Roccuzzo and Lionel Messi
Obviously, we start off with the couple that inspired this slideshow. In what was dubbed as the ‘Wedding of the Century,’ Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo tied the knot in Rosario, Argentina. What makes the couple special is that the two have known each other since childhood ad have been together for almost a decade now.
So they were essentially married by the soul from a long time ago, this was just making it further official if it wasn’t already. The pair has two kids, Thiago and Mateo, and share a telepathic understanding that has allowed them to stay together for such a long time.
We at Sportskeeda really wish them the very best and hope that their marriage becomes a point of reference for true love and understanding like the next four couples in this slideshow.
#2 Lorelei Taron and Radamel Falcao
A strong marriage is more about understanding and love. Indeed, compatibility is the most important factor in determining the outcome of the marriage. Couples that are compatible last for a lifetime and it seems as though Radamel Falcao and Lorelei Taron share that kind of feeling among them.
The pair got married in 2007 when the Colombian was plying his trade in Argentina for River Plate. Lorelei, who is an Argentine model, not only shares a lovely bonding but also two adorable girls with the Colombian superstar.
Going strong for a decade and, hopefully, a lifetime.
#3 Veronique and Zinedine Zidane
Being married for over 20 years is no joke. Obviously, if you have someone as classy as Zinedine Zidane for a husband, then the job gets a lot easier. In 1994, a young, but very shy, Zinedine Zidane lived in the same building as Veronique, an aspiring dancer.
The two saw each other several times, but Zidane was just too shy to pass out a ‘hello’ from his mouth. Eventually, he did and that moment became the first of their 23 years of togetherness. They have been through a lot, but have stood by each other’s side for all these years.
The pair has four sons with Enzo being the eldest of the lot.
#4 Mamen Sanz and Raul Gonzalez
Some men know how to be devoted. Raul Gonzalez Blanco played most of his football for one club, Real Madrid, and is still adored by the fans of the club because of his legendary status with the Whites. Indeed, to many, he is the eternal captain of Real Madrid.
However, his heart also has a place for someone else: Mamen Sanz. Throughout his career, he dedicated all his goals to her via his ‘kissing the ring finger’ celebration. The duo got married in 1999—almost two decades now—and have four kids together.
They say that things start to lose shine once they get older, for Raul and Mamen, that just doesn’t seem to be the case!
#5 Victoria and David Beckham
And the holy mother of all relationships is this one. Their celebrity status is such that their marriage itself is something of a brand, but as David says, “we are together because we love each other.” To this day, they are the most famous celebrity-football pairing in the world and it seems as though they will keep being that for a long time to come.
The pair met each other at a party and David was instantly fazed by her—they knew then and there that there was something about them. And that was it. In 1999, David and Victoria got married and have been together ever since.
They have four kids among them and are seen as the point of reference when it comes to maintaining a high-profile marriage.
