Study Reveals Lionel Messi's Ancestral Link to Brazil's Sao Paulo
Italian researcher Fiorenzo Santini found that one of Messi’s ancestors was born in Brazil before the family later settled in Argentina.
- Italian researcher Fiorenzo Santini revealed in a new study that Argentina's FIFA World Cup-winning icon Lionel Messi has ancestral roots in Sao Paulo, Brazil, tracing his family's history before they settled in Rosario.
- Santini launched his investigation between 2019 and 2022 after noticing there was no record of the "Cocchietini" surname in Italy, tracing how the family migrated from Italy to Brazil before eventually moving to Argentina.
- Ancestor Ranieri Cocchietini arrived at the port of Santos on the ship "Washington" in 1899, where his surname became "Ramiero Concchietini"; two children were born in Ribeirao Preto before the family moved to Rosario.
- These genealogical findings earned the footballer the title of "Honourary citizen" of the Italian city of San Severino Marche in 2022, recognizing his family roots in the region.
- A street named "Martinico Prado" remains the only link connecting Messi to the city, named after the farm owner who assisted his ancestors before they departed for Argentina.
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An Italian historian reconstructed the family tree of the captain of the Argentine National Team.He discovered that his maternal great-grandfather lived for several years in the state of São Paulo before settling in Rosario.The finding was published by the Brazilian newspaper O Globo.
Study reveals Lionel Messis ancestral link to Brazils Sao Paulo - The Tribune
A new study has revealed an ancestral connection between Argentina's 2022 FIFA World Cup-winning football icon Lionel Messi and Brazil's Sao Paulo, tracing a part of his family's journey before they settled in Argentina.
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Study reveals Lionel Messi's ancestral link to Brazil's Sao Paulo
A new study has revealed an ancestral connection between Argentina's 2022 FIFA World Cup-winning football icon Lionel Messi and Brazil's Sao Paulo, tracing a part of his family's journey before they settled in Argentina.
Genealogy research reveals Lionel Messi's connection to Italy and Brazil.
Genealogy research reveals Lionel Messi's connection to Italy and Brazil.
A genealogical study has revealed that Lionel Messi has historical ties to Brazil through his maternal family. |Messi's ancestors are known to have migrated from Italy to Brazil in the late 19th century before finally moving and settling in Argentina. |Fiorenzo Santini's research traces the change of surname and the journey of Messi's ancestors to find a connection to the Sao Paulo region of Brazil.
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