Lionel Messi, 38 years old, was hit with painful news in the midst of professional joy.
His sister, Maria Sol, was involved in a serious road accident in Miami after losing control of the vehicle and crashing into a wall. As a result of the impact, she suffered burns and several fractures, being rushed to the hospital.
“Messi’s sister is fine, out of danger. I talked to the family. She was supposed to get married on January 3 in Rosario, Argentina, but the wedding was postponed. He suffered burns, which are difficult to treat, but also two fractured vertebrae, a fractured ankle, and a hand. The wedding will be rescheduled.
Celia (not Lionel Messi’s mother) told me that Maria Sol lost consciousness and went into a wall!“said Angel de Brito, Argentinian TV presenter, after contacting Messi’s mother, quoted by mirror.co.uk.
Maria Sol had to cancel her wedding
The incident also had important personal consequences for the Messi family. Maria Sol had to postpone her wedding, which was scheduled for early 2026. The event was to take place in January in Rosario, the family’s hometown, where she was supposed to marry Julian Arellano.
The news came in stark contrast to Lionel Messi’s excellent period in sports. The Argentine had just won the MLS title with Inter Miami, the first major trophy of his adventure in the United States.
Shortly after the success in the championship, Messi also paid a visit to India, where his popularity reached impressive heights. In Calcutta, the Argentine star was invited to inaugurate a huge statue, about 21 meters high, erected in his honor by local fans.
