Family time with Antonela Roccuzzo & giant pizza slice! How Lionel Messi filled latest rest at Inter Miami - with Argentine icon seeing unbeaten MLS run ended

The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner was among those at Chase Stadium for the Herons’ MLS meeting with FC Dallas. He played no part in that contest as his game time continues to be carefully managed.

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Messi took up a seat in the stands alongside Luis Suarez, who was also omitted from Javier Mascherano’s matchday plans. Inter Miami were left to count the cost of leaving their collection of Barcelona legends on the sidelines.

A 3-1 lead was established, but a 17-minute spell saw FC Dallas turn the game on its head and claim all three points as Inter Miami's unbeaten start to the 2025 MLS season was brought to an abrupt halt.

Messi still found plenty to smile about, as he enjoyed spending an evening in the company of his wife Antonela. She has been watching her sons turn out at academy level for Inter Miami, as they look to follow in the most illustrious of footsteps.

Messi soaked up the sun in South Florida while allowing his children to feast on some fast food. The Argentine icon made do with a cup of mate. He is expected to be back in action on Wednesday when taking in the second leg of a CONCACAF Champions Cup clash with the Vancouver Whitecaps.