Lionel Messi misses ‘magical’ day with Antonela! Copa America-bound Inter Miami superstar sees family head to Disney World without him

The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has left Inter Miami’s ongoing quest to put themselves in contention for MLS Cup glory in order to focus on the defence of a continental crown with his country. Messi will miss several games at club level as he chases down another international title.

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He has been based in Florida while preparing for Copa duty, but now forms part of the Argentina squad that has headed north to Washington D.C. for a friendly date with Guatemala. The 36-year-old is set to start that fixture after seeing his game time limited of late.

While Messi has professional business to contend with, his family are making the most of free time in their personal lives. As they are now settled in Miami, the Disney theme parks in Orlando are within easy reach. Antonela, Thiago, Mateo and Ciro have been enjoying a “magical” vacation.

The Messis are not the only prominent figures in the footballing world to have passed through Orlando of late, with WSL star Alisha Lehmann taking in a trip to Universal Studios alongside her Brazil international boyfriend Douglas Luiz – who is also about to grace the 2024 Copa America.