'May you be this happy all your life' - Lionel Messi & Antonela Roccuzzo gift son Ciro a huge cake at Lion King-themed birthday party as Inter Miami star's wife shares heart-warming family photos

The Messis went all out to celebrate their youngest son Ciro’s birthday with a spectacular cake and decorations inspired by the beloved Disney classic. Ciro turned seven on Tuesday and his superstar parents left no stone unturned to make it an occasion to remember.

Antonela took to Instagram to share moments from the celebration, posting a collection of heartwarming pictures. Alongside the images, she wrote an affectionate message: "Today was the birthday of the baby of the family 🤎We love you so much Ciro."

Messi has Ciro’s name and birth date inked on his calf, alongside the names of his other sons, Thiago and Mateo. Meanwhile, Antonela has her own tribute, with "Ciro" tattooed on her arm as a symbol of her love for him.

After making a brilliant start to the campaign, Messi has seen reduced playing time at Inter Miami. Despite being fit enough to make the bench for a match against Charlotte FC, the Argentine icon has not taken part in the club’s last three fixtures across all competitions. The Herons manager, Javier Mascherano, revealed that the decision has been taken to manage Messi's workload with the club being cautious about overexerting the football legend.

Inter Miami's next challenge will be against Jamaican side Cavalier in the second leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup last-16 tie on Thursday. Fans are eager to see whether Messi will make an appearance in that encounter, with another key fixture against Atlanta United scheduled for Sunday.