Focusing on Soccer
Despite the immense joy they felt about being together, Messi and Antonela made a conscious decision to keep their relationship confidential, at least for the time being. By avoiding excessive media attention, Messi could maintain his concentration on his already flourishing career at Barcelona.
Following the remarkable accomplishments of Messi's team in 2006, Barcelona appeared to be experiencing a decline. Having endured over a year without winning any trophies, Messi and his teammates were resolute in making 2009 a defining year for their success. Needless to say, they lived up to the expectations and delivered outstanding performances.
