Señor Hulk
Lionel Messi has a dog named Señor Hulk that’s a giant French Mastiff, also known as a Douge de Bordeaux. Hulk was given to Messi as a gift from his partner, Antonela Roccuzzo in February 2016. And his mastiff grew to massive proportions in a few short months, reaching around 110 lbs when he was fully grown. At the time of the massive growth spurt, Messi also happened to be out for four months or longer due to an injury.
What happened to Messi’s dog Hulk?
The Daily Mail reported that in a December 2023 interview with Migue Granados, Messi said that he decided to leave Hulk to be cared for at his home in Barcelona, instead of moving him to Miami with him. The reason being that Hulk being 7 years old at the time, was sadly coming close to his age limit and will eventually need to be put to sleep. And Messi didn’t want to put him through the stress of flying him to Miami.
Abu
Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo have an apricot Toy Poodle named Abu that they got in 2020 who lives with them in Miami.
Antonela Roccuzzo
Antonela Roccuzzo is an Argentine social media personality, known for her marriage to footballer Lionel Messi and her work as a philanthropic ambassador and model. Born in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina, Roccuzzo has become a prominent figure in the world of social media, with a significant following on platforms like Instagram.
Roccuzzo’s career began with studies in dentistry at the National University of Rosario, before switching to social communication, from which she graduated with a bachelor’s degree. She has since become an ambassador for various philanthropic organizations, including the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and the Special Olympics. In April 2023, she notably endorsed UNICEF’s #GuardavidasDeLaInfancia campaign, aimed at addressing poverty and human rights violations against children in Argentina. Additionally, Roccuzzo has collaborated with several brands in the fashion industry, including Adidas, Alo Yoga, and Ricky Sarkany, and has worked with English fashion designer Stella McCartney.
