Lionel Messi has been spotted on the ocean. The 31-year-old was pictured on the sea whereas on vacation along with his spouse Antonella Roccuzzo, their three kids and Daniella Semaan, the companion of his former Barcelona team-mate Cesc Fabregas.
The Barcelona superstar is placing his Argentinian World Cup disappointment behind him with a little bit of paddle-boarding this summer season.
There was loads of discussion after the South Americans have been despatched packing by France within the spherical of 16 out in Russia that Messi would announce his retirement from La Albiceleste.
However he’s forgetting all about footie for now as he holidays with beautiful spouse Antonella Roccuzzo.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was beforehand noticed having fun with some downtime in Formentera, the smallest Balearic Island which is reachable by boat from Ibiza.
Messi is anticipated to link back up with the Barcelona squad by the top of the month, when he can be joined by Spain stars Gerard Pique, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets.
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde gave all 4 players permission to take a month off after the World Cup, although they’ve the choice to return beforehand.
When the Spanish home season resumes subsequent month, Messi would be the unrivalled star of La Liga following Cristiano Ronaldo’s £100million transfer to Juventus.
For the very best a part of a decade, Messi and Ronaldo’s rivalry outlined football however the Portuguese has now left Real Madrid for the Serie A giants.
Argentina supporters are hoping Russia 2018 was not the final time Messi performs within the blue-and-white shirt at a World Cup, however he can be 35 by the time Qatar 2022 starts.