He was no doubt feeling dejected when his dreams of winning the World Cup were dashed last month, following France‘s defeat against his national side Argentina.
But, like many of his fellow footballer, Lionel Messi healed his heartbreak with a luxurious holiday in Formentera, the smallest Balearic Island which is reachable by boat from Ibiza, with friends and his wife Antonella Roccuzzo on Friday.
The 31-year-old Barcelona star appeared in high spirits as he hopped on board a small boat for a day at sea with his loved ones.
Vitamin sea: Like many of his fellow footballers, Lionel Messi healed his World Cup heartbreak with a luxurious holiday in Formentera with friends and his wife Antonella Roccuzzo on Friday
Antonella, 30, was certainly a sight for offshore eyes as she embarked the vessel in a plunging dress that showed off her ample assets.
The summery design boasted a vibrant patterned motif that flattered her gloriously bronzed complexion as she prepared to spend another afternoon topping up her tan alongside her loved ones.
Sizzling! Antonella, 30, was certainly a sight for offshore eyes as she embarked the vessel in a plunging dress that showed off her ample assets
Not one to shy away from a bold style, Lionel showed off his flair for fashion in white swim shorts that were adorned with black polka dots and a graphic T-shirt that was emblazoned with the word ‘Creatures’.
The couple – who tied the knot in July 2017 after ten years together – have pulled out all the stops on their no-expense-spared break and were pictured enjoying the sunshine on board a yacht on Wednesday.
Since going public with their romance in 2008, Lionel and Antonella have welcomed three children: Thiago, five, Mateo, two, and Ciro, four months.
Beaming: The model looked to relish every minute of their sun-soaked break as she laughed incessantly with her husband and their children on board the boat
Long-time loves: Lionel and Antonella tied the knot in July 2017 after ten years together
When Spanish football resumes next month, Messi will be the unrivalled star of La Liga following Cristiano Ronaldo’s £100m move to Juventus.
Ronaldo’s former Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney, now playing in the United States with DC United, said earlier this week that he thinks Messi is better than Ronaldo.
‘They’re both probably the best two players to ever play the game, I just think Messi is, in my eyes, the greatest ever,’ Rooney said to online podcast Barstool sports.
