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Richie Mills

Lionel Messi poses for rare photo with family dog - who hilariously seems to have eyes on his mate drink - as Inter Miami star continues recovery from ankle injury

Lionel Messi posed for a rare photo with the family's dog, who appeared to have eyes for the Argentine legend's drink.

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  • Messi recovering from ankle injury
  • Posts rare photo with family dog
  • Pet has eyes on his mate drink

  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    While Messi continues his period of convalescence, after picking up an ankle injury in Argentina's Copa America final win over Colombia, the 37-year-old has been enjoying some downtime with his family. One such instance was captured by his wife Antonela Roccuzzo, who took a photo of him and their dog Abu.

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  • WHAT LIONEL MESSI DID

    In the photo, Messi posed with his apricot toy poodle and his wife captioned the Instagram story: "@Leomessi (a mate emoji) y (and) abu."

    Lionel Messi and his family dogInstagram

  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Messi is coming to the end of his legendary career but he will hope this ankle setback does not keep him on the sidelines for long. He will be itching to get back to action for Inter Miami, who are trying to defend their Leagues Cup title this month - while also helping them in their bid to win Major League Soccer this season.

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    WHAT NEXT?

    While Messi steps up his recovery, Miami take on Toronto on August 8 in the round of 32 in the Leagues Cup, before locking horns with Cincinnati in a top-of-the-table clash in the Eastern Conference of the MLS. It remains to be seen when the former Barcelona star will be back for the American side.

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