In a recent banter between the fans on Twitter, Lionel Messi’s wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, has found herself in a bizarre comparison with one of the most famous pop artists of this generation, Beyonce.
Twitter users have started comparing the Argentine soccer icon, Lionel Messi, and American diva, Beyonce. The drama started when a Twitter user asked their followers about which of the two is better known worldwide.
Lionel Messi wife is literally more popular than Beyoncé https://t.co/s1C4YgVTaS
— Janty (@CFC_Janty) April 20, 2023
Replying to the same, another user trolled Beyonce and her fans. The reply read, “Lionel Messi’s wife is literally more popular than Beyoncé” This has further heated up things between the fanbases of both icons.
Lionel Messi’s Wife, Antonela Roccuzzo Finds Herself in a Bizarre Discussion
While Lionel Messi lifted the 2022 FIFA World Cup and became one of the best, if not the best soccer player to ever grace the game, his wife gained popularity as well because she was seen celebrating Lionel’s success.
Antonela boasts 35 million followers on Instagram, making her one of the most popular WAGs in world soccer. The 35-year-old is very active on social media as she regularly posts photos of her fashion line, her family, and her own shoe store.
Antonela Roccuzzo has no connection with Beyonce whatsoever but she has recently found herself amidst drama as Messi’s fans compare her with the famous RnB singer on Twitter.
Is Lionel Messi more popular or Beyonce?
After winning the FIFA World Cup in December 2022, Lionel Messi’s popularity globally has been at an all-time high. The whole of Argentina danced with joy as they chanted “Messi Messi Messi” as their captain lifted the World Cup.
Proving the same, Messi currently holds the record for the most-liked post on Instagram for his World Cup-winning photo that he posted. The soccer icon has over 450 million followers on Instagram, just second to Cristiano Ronaldo.
🎉 Leo Messi’s World Cup celebration post is now the most liked Instagram post of all time 🎉 https://t.co/6ItYum0M4T pic.twitter.com/3UjC0Ad14t
— Instagram (@instagram) December 20, 2022
Beyonce on the other hand is regarded as one of the most popular and successful artists of all time. Billboard ranked the American 37th in their list of the greatest music artists of all time. She has over 305 million followers on Instagram as well.
However, Lionel Messi’s fans on Twitter have made humourous arguments as to how the Argentinian is more famous and popular than Jay-Z’s wife. One user joked and asked, “what color was Beyonce’s World Cup trophy was.”
Here are some other reactions:
This messi walk against real madrid is more famous than any album of Beyonce 😭pic.twitter.com/UHDmGk18Ny https://t.co/kiWOdgFgi2
— Vaibhav Hatwal ◟̽◞̽ 🤧 (@vaibhav_hatwal) April 21, 2023
Plss even grandmas and grandpas know Beyoncé while for a lot of people "Messi" is just "Thank You" in French https://t.co/aT1lSXoXeX
— Yasmin (@yasmineadala_) April 22, 2023
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Beyoncé vs Pope Francis? https://t.co/jsQlKijIWR— Yoncé Vocals (@YonceVocals) April 21, 2023
Plss even grandmas and grandpas know Beyoncé while for a lot of people "Messi" is just "Thank You" in French https://t.co/aT1lSXoXeX
— Yasmin (@yasmineadala_) April 22, 2023
And while both fanbases continue the self-proclaimed social media rivalry, it appears that the Argentinian himself is a fan of Beyonce. In 2014, Lionel Messi was spotted alongside his wife, Antonela, at one of Beyonce's shows. The World Cup winner was joined by his former Barca teammates Gerard Pique and Alexis Sanchez as well
Lionel Messi and Gerard Piqué at Beyoncé's concert in Barcelona tonight. #TheMrsCarterShow pic.twitter.com/iPXVCDkD00
— BEYONCÉ LEGION (@BeyLegion) March 24, 2014
The Barca legend has said in the past that he loves listening to reggae music as it makes him calm and rhythmic. It is said that his love for this music genre has come from his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo.