LIONEL MESSI’s wife Antonela sent him a touching message after he made World Cup history.
The Argentina superstar scored a brace against Austria to become the top goalscorer in the history of the tournament.
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Lionel Messi was sent a touching message by his wife Antonela Credit: Instagram @antonelaroccuzzo
Messi became the top World Cup goalscorer against Austria Credit: Getty
Messi, 38, missed a penalty against the Europeans but made amends with goals in the 38th and 95th minutes.
The strikes took him to 18 World Cup goals and the outright top-scorer ahead of Germany legend Miroslav Klose.
It also means he has five goals at just this tournament after his hat-trick against Algeria in Argentina‘s first match.
Messi has been hailed far and wide for the outstanding achievement and even from closer to home.
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Messi has been married to Antonela since June 2017 Credit: Instagram
She watched on as Messi broke the record Credit: AP
Wife Antonela was watching on from the stands at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
She was joined by their three sons Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro who were all wearing Messi shirts.
Antonela shared a touching post to Messi on Instagram for her 40million followers.
She wrote: “What a privilege to see you make history again and again.”
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Messi replied to the post with a sweet: “I love you”.
Fans also adored the post as they flooded the comment section.
One posted: “I love this family that never stops giving us happiness.”
A second wrote: “What a privilege it is for all of us to witness history, again and again.God has truly blessed him.”
Mess and Antonela have three sons together Credit: Instagram
A third commented: “The world sees the legend, but this family helped create him.”
A fourth said: “Amazing family.”
Another added: “Your husband has a gift from heaven.”
It was Messi’s first goal of the game that put him into a league of his own before he extended his lead late on.
Antonela shared the message on Instagram Credit: Instagram @antonelaroccuzzo
She has 40million followers on the social media platform Credit: Instagram @antonelaroccuzzo
The closest active player to Messi’s new record of 18 goals at the World Cup is France star Kylian Mbappe.
The Real Madrid star has 14 goals on football’s biggest stage – with four coming in the current tournament.
Harry Kane is level with Gary Lineker as England’s top goalscorers at the World Cup.
He scored his ninth and tenth tournament goals during the Three Lions’ 4-2 win over Croatia.
