The player, an 8-time Ballon d’Or winner, recently posted a picture on his Instagram with his wife, Antonella Roccuzzo, under the palm trees during their beach vacation.

The 36-year-old forward took some well-deserved quality time with his sons Thiago, Ciro, and Mateo after a challenging season.

Lionel Messi poses for a photo with wife Antonella Roccuzzo while on holiday.

Roccuzzo posted a picture on Instagram with sons Thiago, Ciro and Mateo

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