Celia María Cuccittini

Celia Maria Cuccittini is popularly known as Lionel Messi's mother. Yes, she is the person whose tattoo is on the shoulder of the Argentine player. Celia Maria has shown her unwavering support for her children throughout their journey.

Besides being a celebrity mother, Cuccittini is also a fashion entrepreneur and brand manager of The Messi Store. Let's delve into the life of the woman behind Messi's success and the allegations revolving around her in this article.

Celia Maria Cuccittini Married Life

Celia Maria Cuccittini was married to Jorge Horacio Messi. Jorge worked as a manager at a Steel factory before handling his son's career. Lionel Messi's parents' married life is not documented well as his.

Nonetheless, Celia Maria had a sound relationship with her beau. The mutual understanding between the married couple provided a good environment for their children.

Jorge and Celia remained married to date making it one lasting nuptials. Despite their physical separation while Messi was in Spain, the love between the pair was still intact. This shows the love and care between the couple.

Although Cuccittini's love life has been out of media reach, Messi's romance has been well-known all over the world. The Argentine player's relationship with his wife Antonella Roccuzzo has served as an example of support and love.

Celia Maria Cuccittini's Children 

Celia Maria is blessed with four children. She has three sons Matias Messi, Rodrigo Messi, and Lionel Messi, and a daughter named Maria Sol Messi.

Rodrigo is the eldest child of Celia. He was born on February 10, 1980, followed by Matias and Lionel. Maria is the only daughter and the youngest child of the couple. 

All of Cucuttini's children are grown up now and are doing well in their respective fields of profession. She and her husband, Jorge Horacio Messi, have done a lot for their children's future. Celia Maria is the grandmother of Thiago Messi, Mateo Messi, and Ciro Messi.

Rodrigo Messi

Rodrigo is a self-made millionaire and owns Kin Sport Management. It is a sports representation agency with a star-studded clientele. Andreas Christensen joined the agency in 2021, and Ansu Fati was also associated with them before switching to Jorge Mendes. Rodrigo is a married person and has children.

Matias Messi

Matias has had a difficult past, with a history of arrests. In 2018, he was arrested for possession of a firearm and sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison. But, he never went to prison and instead served community service. 

Matias was also arrested in 2008 for possessing a firearm. Messi's brother is married but his wife's details are out of media reach.

Maria Sol Messi

Maria is a successful fashion designer and model. She also runs Lionel Messi's clothing line, The Messi Brand. Apparently, Maria is in a relationship with Tuli Arellano at the moment.

How Much Is Celia Maria Cuccittini Net Worth?

Celia Maria Cuccittini has at least $2 Million as a net worth. She is the mother of popular footballer Lionel Messi, who boasts a net worth of $600 Million. Surely, the celebrity mother enjoys a lavish lifestyle after her son rose to fame.

Cuccittini worked as a fashion entrepreneur and brand manager of The Messi Store. Nonetheless, her salary and real estate are out of media reach. 

Cuccittini saw her fair share of financial problems. They were not economically well. She used to work as a part-time house cleaner. Meanwhile, her husband worked as a manager of a steel factory. The pair only earned $1,700 to feed their family.

Cuccitttini And Messi Could Not Afford Son's Medication

As aforementioned, Celia Maria and Jorge Horacio Messi's income was quite low. So, when the Argentine player suffered from growth hormone deficiency, they could not afford their son's medication.

But luckily, FC Barcelona assured to cover the medical expense. This caused Cuccittini to move to Spain with her family. However, she returned to her homeland later with Messi's other siblings.

Cuccittini Accused Of Causing Family Feuds

Everyone remembers Messi's marriage that was dubbed the "wedding of the century" by various outlets. Some big names like Christiano Ronaldo were not invited to the wedding.

But did you know? Lionel's family from the father's side was also uninvited from the marriage. Messi's aunt, Susana, has criticized Celia Maria for it and accused her of causing a family feud after fame and riches.

Susana further said, 

"She (Celia) didn't invite anyone from my family, nor from my sister's family. She is like that—she makes the orders. It's a matriarchy. I don't know if I would forgive her if she asked. Lionel obeys her mother and follows her path. It hurts."

A Look At Celia Maria Cuccittini Bio

Lionel Messi's mother, Celia, was born in Argentina on January 23, 1960. She is of Italian descent but her parents' identity has been kept a secret. Not only her close friends and families but thousands of Messi's fans wish her on social media.

For instance in 2018, Instagram page We.are.messi page wished Celia on her birthday by sharing a series of her picture. They wrote, 

"Happy birthday Celia María Cuccittini 🎉 🎈 🎂 Thank you for bringing the world an absolute joy to watch @leomessi 💙❤️ "

Except for the fact that she worked as a part-time cleaner at and magnet manufacturing company, her early life is not documented well. As such, the academic life and siblings are unavailable in the public domain.

Celia Maria's Close Bond With Son Lionel Messi

The mother-son, Celia and Lionel, share a close bond. She watches every game of her son and has supported him throughout his career since day one. She rushed to hug her beloved child after Argentina won the World Cup 2022.

Likewise, the Argentine player has shown his love for his mother on various occasions. After scoring against Racing Santander in 2011, Lionel lifted his soccer jersey to reveal "Happy birthday, Mom."

In addition to this, Lionel Messi has got a tattoo of Cuccittini on his shoulder. This unbreakable bond between the mother and son duo has been witnessed by people around the world.

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