Argentina's star footballer Lionel Messi has finally tied the knot with long-time partner Antonella Roccuzzo, in what has been dubbed as "the wedding of the century".
Argentina's star footballer Lionel Messi has finally tied the knot with long-time partner Antonella Roccuzzo, in what has been dubbed as "the wedding of the century".
According to the Mirror, Messi, 30, married his childhood sweetheart at Argentina's most lavish venue City Center Rosario complex.
Over 250 guests, including football greats like Xavi Hernandez, Carles Puyol, Cesc Fabregas and Sergio Aguero graced the red carpet, to celebrate the wedding of Barcelona superstar to the mother of his two children.
More than 400 police men were on duty for the star-studded ceremony. After the ceremony, the newly wedded couple posed for the fans.
The bride wore an elegant mermaid-style gown, designed by Rosa Clara, for the ceremony. The designer also dressed the bride's mother and sisters and several of the wedding guests.
Barcelona star Gerard Pique and Shakira were also present at the ceremony. Earlier, there were reports that the couple might give the wedding a miss. The menu at the event had a sushi station and included empanadas, traditional sweetbreads and blood sausage.
The guests were staying at the 188-room Pullman Hotel inside the complex. The entire area was closed off for the public for the duration of the wedding
(With agency inputs)
1. Messi and his bride
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Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi and his wife Antonela Roccuzzo pose at their wedding in Rosario, Argentina, June 30, 2017.
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2. Lionel Messi's parents and sister
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Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi's parents Jorge and Celia and his sister Maria Sol pose at his wedding to Antonela Roccuzzo in Rosario, Argentina, June 30, 2017.
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3. Sergio Romero poses with his wife
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Manchester's United goalkeeper Sergio Romero poses with his wife on a red carpet during Argentine football star Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo’s wedding in Rosario, Santa Fe province, Argentina on June 30, 2017.
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4. Cesc Fabregas and his wife
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Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi's former Barcelona FC teammate Cesc Fabregas and his wife Daniella Semaan pose for photographers as they arrive to the wedding of Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo in Rosario, Argentina, June 30, 2017.
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5. Messi's wedding guests
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Paris Saint Germain's footballer Angel di Maria (R), Boca Juniors' footballer Fernando Gago (C) and Sevilla's footballer Ever Banegas pose with their wives during Argentine football star Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo’s wedding in Rosario, Santa Fe province, Argentina on June 30, 2017. Footballers and celebrities including pop singer Shakira gathered Friday for the "wedding of the century" in Lionel Messi's Argentine hometown as the Barcelona superstar prepared to marry his childhood sweetheart Antonella Roccuzzo.
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6. Luis Suarez and wife Sofia Balbi
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Uruguayan soccer star Luis Suarez and wife Sofia Balbi pose on the red carpet after attending the wedding of Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo, in Rosario, Argentina, Friday, June 30, 2017.
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7. Lionel Messi and his wife Antonela Roccuzzo
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Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi and his wife Antonela Roccuzzo kiss as they pose at their wedding in Rosario, Argentina, June 30, 2017.
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8. Lionel Messi and his wife
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Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi and his wife Antonela Roccuzzo pose at their wedding in Rosario, Argentina, June 30, 2017.
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9. Jordi Alba and his wife
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Barcelona's football player Jordi Alba and his wife pose on a red carpet during Barcelona's football star Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo wedding in Rosario, Santa Fe province, Argentina on June 30, 2017.
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