Antonella Messi Interview

Studio Host & Sideline Reporter

Antonella González is a host and sideline reporter for MLS on Apple TV, covering marquee matches each week and hosting various studio shows throughout the season. She joined MLS Productions in 2023, initially as a sideline reporter for Inter Miami CF matches, where she covered Lionel Messi’s arrival and secured his first postgame interview during Leagues Cup 2023. She also hosted weekly studio shows Esto Es MLS, La Previa and El Resumen.

A native of Venezuela, González earned her master’s degree in Sports Journalism from the European University of Madrid before launching her broadcasting career as a sideline reporter for DirecTV in Venezuela, where she covered domestic leagues and CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers.

In 2015, she moved to Panama to join TVN, covering major international events including UEFA Euro 2016, The Masters in Augusta, and CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers. Two years later, González relocated to Miami, becoming a studio host for Fubo TV before transitioning to Telemundo NBC, where she served as an analyst and reporter for the U-20 and U-17 Women’s World Cups and covered the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

Beyond her sports journalism career, González is a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment. She hosts the podcast More than Mamis, sharing her personal journey and interviewing specialized coaches and inspiring women to help mothers pursue their dreams.