Break-Up Rumors, Is Lionel Messi Single Again?

Is the 38-year-old footballer officially back on the market?

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Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Lionel Messi, 38, and his partner had split up. Is the Argentine footballer really single again?

UPDATE 14/08/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Messi spotted alone

A fan spotted Lionel Messi walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of August 12, 2025. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Lionel back on the market?

A rep for Lionel Messi was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the footballer was splitting hit the internet Wednesday (August 13), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Lionel’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) August 13, 2025

“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) August 13, 2025

Based on the facts (Messi spotted alone with a cute sweater), is there trouble in paradise or is it much ado about nothing?

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