Overview
- Lionel Messi posted on his official Instagram to say “FELIZ 2026” and wished “health, love and peace for everyone.”
- His photos showed a private New Year celebration with Antonela Roccuzzo and their children Thiago, Mateo and Ciro.
- Outlets report the post quickly went viral, drawing widespread reactions worldwide.
- Local media report he celebrated in Rosario and say he is expected to rejoin Inter Miami for preseason, including three matches in South America.
- Several Argentina teammates, including Rodrigo De Paul, Lautaro Martínez, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernández and Leandro Paredes, also shared New Year messages with family photos.