Lionel Messi relaxed with stunning wife Antonella Roccuzzo on Monday afternoon as the FC Barcelona ace enjoyed his final few days in Ibiza.
Messi has been granted an extended break after starring for Argentina at South American football tournament Copa América, and he appeared to be making the most of his time away from the Catalan capital while cruising the Mediterranean aboard a luxury yacht.
However the picturesque coastline took second place to childhood sweetheart Antonella as the couple lovingly embraced during an appearance on the boat’s lower deck.
Happy couple: Lionel Messi relaxed with stunning wife Antonella Roccuzzo on Monday afternoon as the FC Barcelona ace enjoyed his final few days in Ibiza
Placing his hands on her waist, Messi, 32, only had eyes for the brunette as they enjoyed a rare moment of relative privacy.
The footballer, who is expected to report for pre-season training within a matter of days, revealed his tattooed arms and legs while relaxing in a pair of patterned beach shorts.
Joining her husband, Antonella, 31, was appropriately dressed in a breezy orange and white summer dress that showed off her nicely toned legs.
Quality time: Messi has been granted an extended break after starring for Argentina at South American football tournament Copa América, and he appeared to be making the most of his time away from the Catalan capital
Close: he picturesque coastline took second place to childhood sweetheart Antonella as the couple lovingly embraced during an appearance on the boat’s lower deck
He’s scored: Putting his arms around her waist, Messi, 32, only had eyes for the brunette as they enjoyed a rare moment of relative privacy
The couple, parents to children Thiago, Ciro and Mateo, have been joined in Ibiza by Messi’s Barcelona teammate Luis Suárez, Monaco midfielder Cesc Fàbregas and their extended families.
The superstars have been staying at the Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel, which boasts of 415 ‘luxurious rooms and suites’ on its website and labels itself the No 1 open air club on the island.
But their appearance on Balearic party island has not been without controversy after Messi was reportedly confronted by a drunken supporter who attempted to ‘pick a fight’ with the Barcelona superstar.
Proud parents: The couple are parents to children Thiago, Ciro and Mateo, although they were nowwhere in sight as they shared an affectionate moment together
Good times: Antonella flashed a beaming smile as Messi descended a set of steps to one of the boat’s lower decks on Monday
Plenty to talk about: The couple spent an extended period of time together as their boat sailed close to the shoreline
The Argentine’s night out in Ibiza took a turn for the worse amid unsavoury scenes, with footage appearing to show Messi being escorted out of the busy nightclub over the weekend.
It is believed that there was no wrongdoing on Messi’s part, and the potential situation was defused quickly.
A short video, posted on Twitter, shows the Barcelona ace being led out of the club whilst surrounded by a hoard of security guards.
Looking good: Messi’s muscular physique was evident as he joined a group of friends
There they are: The pair were back out on Tuesday, with Messi sporting another pair of distinctive Bermuda shorts
Dhdy: The footballer rounded off his casual look with a baseball cap
Taking the plunge: With temperatures soaring, Messi dived into the ocean durig his appearance on Tuesday
My turn: Luis Suárez also took a dive into the Mediterranean as Mesi stood on deck
In good company: Suárez’s wife Sofia Balbi (pictured, in black baseball cap) was also present on Tuesday
Messi has claimed in a recent Instagram post, however, that the stories about him were not true.
The 32-year-old said: ‘Great night yesterday in Ibiza with friends. Do not believe anything you read out there that has nothing to do with reality.
‘Everything was great last night and everyone treated us incredibly, as always!’
Water sports: Messi was seen pulling himself onto a nearby jet-ski following his dip in the ocean
In good company: The footballer was joined by teammate and close friend Suárez
With the mercurial forward’s holiday almost at an end, the recent footage adds an unwanted element of drama before he rejoins Ernesto Valverde’s squad.
However, a clip later posted by the same user shows Messi leaving the scene apparently unharmed.
Messi was denied a first international trophy at the Copa America, captaining Argentina to a third-place finish after beating Chile in the play-off.
Entourage: Messi, Suárez and Cesc Fàbregas’ children were also seen on the lower deck
Enjoy it while it lasts: Messi will soon be back in training with FC Barcelona
