A Brazilian Playboy model and longtime admirer of Lionel Messi claims she was barred from attending one of the soccer star’s matches, alleging the decision stemmed from a request made by Messi’s wife, Antonela Roccuzzo.
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Suzy Cortez, a social media personality who has lived in the United States for several years, said the situation unfolded during the MLS final in early December, when Messi’s club, Inter Miami, was playing.
According to Cortez, she was stopped from entering the stadium and later came to believe the move was connected to Rocuzzo.
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Cortez also claimed she has been blocked across multiple social media platforms by Rocuzzo and members of Messi’s family. She said the restrictions have increased in recent months, limiting her ability to follow the Argentine star online despite what she describes as years of public support for his career.
“I felt humiliated,” Cortez said to Brazilian outlet Globo, describing the incident as deeply embarrassing.
She added that she believes personal disputes should not interfere with access to public sporting events. “No one should be banned from a public sporting event for personal reasons or disputes on social media,” she said.
The model, who previously won the Miss Bumbum World title, has long been associated with Messi in the public eye because of her outspoken support.
Over the years, she has showcased several tattoos dedicated to the World Cup champion, including his name, image, and jersey number. She recently added new ink commemorating Argentina’s latest World Cup triumph.
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Cortez said the alleged incident has prompted her to seek clarity from those involved and raised concerns for her about how influence may be exercised behind the scenes in professional sports.
She has suggested that she may speak more openly about the situation if given the opportunity during the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted in North America.
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As of this writing, Messi, Rocuzzo, and Inter Miami have not issued any public statements addressing Cortez’s claims.