Introducing Maria Sol Messi: The Fashion Entrepreneur and Sister of Lionel Messi Set to Marry an Inter Miami Coach

While Lionel Messi has long guarded his family’s privacy from public attention, his status as a global football icon inevitably draws interest to those closest to him. Recently, the spotlight has turned to his younger sister, Maria Sol Messi, who is preparing to marry a member of Inter Miami’s coaching staff in an intimate ceremony in their hometown of Rosario, Argentina.

Maria Sol, a businesswoman and fashion designer, is engaged to Julián “Tuli” Arellano, a coach for Inter Miami’s under-19 team. The couple announced that they will exchange vows on January 3, 2024, in a private setting reflective of the Messi family’s preference for low-profile celebrations. Like her brother’s long-term relationship with his wife Antonela Roccuzzo, Maria Sol’s romance with Arellano traces back to their childhood in the same Rosario neighborhood, where the pair first met and later reconnected as adults.

Despite her famous lineage, Maria Sol has cultivated a career independently through her swimwear brand, Bikinis Río. The label, which has gained an international following, is often worn by her sister-in-law Antonela and represents Maria Sol’s dedication to fashion and entrepreneurship. Preferring to operate away from the public eye, she manages her business primarily from Rosario, maintaining the discreet lifestyle characteristic of the Messi family.

The upcoming wedding is expected to be an intimate affair with limited media presence, in keeping with the family’s desire for privacy. Any glimpses of the celebration will likely come only through social media shares by invited guests.

Through her professional accomplishments and now her upcoming marriage, Maria Sol Messi continues to shape her own identity—both as part of one of football’s most famous families and as an independent entrepreneur in the world of fashion.