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Vacation time for Lionel Messi: Argentina & Inter Miami superstar snapped relaxing in the sun by wife Antonela Roccuzzo after Copa America triumph

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The Argentina captain was seen in a relaxed mood while on a break after his <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/lionel-messi-angel-di-maria-lift-copa-america-trophy-argentina-colombia/blt1dbaecfe54a0162e" target="_blank">triumph with the national team in Copa America 2024</a>. His wife Antonela Roccuzzo uploaded a photograph of him chilling on a sunbed on her Instagram story.<picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt448736e6eaac5940/Screenshot_2024-07-18-02-49-46-07_1c337646f29875672b5a61192b9010f9%20(1).jpg?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt448736e6eaac5940/Screenshot_2024-07-18-02-49-46-07_1c337646f29875672b5a61192b9010f9%20(1).jpg?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt448736e6eaac5940/Screenshot_2024-07-18-02-49-46-07_1c337646f29875672b5a61192b9010f9%20(1).jpg?format=jpg" alt="Lionel Messi holiday" data-source="Antonela Roccuzzo Instagram" data-copyright="Antonela Roccuzzo Instagram" data-portal-copyright="Antonela Roccuzzo Instagram" perform:prop="uuid:blt448736e6eaac5940;width:1079;height:1880"></picture>

WHAT HAPPENED?

The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner was unable to complete his latest final appearance against Colombia after picking up an unfortunate ankle injury. He was left in tears on the bench, however, his pain turned to joy as Lautaro Martinez's strike in the extra-time secured <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/one-more-record-breaking-lionel-messi-celebrates-trophy-win-no-45-wife-antonela-three-sons-join-argentina-copa-america-celebrations/blt200b8b09f6457b50#csfc70d14963dbaffd" target="_blank">his 45th piece of major silverware</a>.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The 37-year-old is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/copa-america-lionel-messi-argentina/blt163ad9a4d882b642" target="_blank">yet to decide on his future in international football</a> and it remains to be seen if he will compete for La Albiceleste at the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/why-lionel-messi-lamine-yamal-on-a-collision-course-after-copa-america-euro-2024-triumphs-explained/bltb74e736fa1829e64" target="_blank">Finalissima next year against Spain</a> and then make his record sixth appearance at the 2026 World Cup in North America.

DID YOU KNOW?

<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/inter-miami-injury-update-lionel-messi-ankle-injury-copa-america-win/blt097311b1f88a7b2f#cs4f6f75949497672a" target="_blank">The Herons' latest update</a> on their star player's injury painted a grim picture as they confirmed that the Argentine suffered a ligament injury in his right ankle. The club, however, did not reveal when their skipper would return to action.

WHAT NEXT FOR LIONEL MESSI?

Vacation time for Lionel Messi: Argentina & Inter Miami superstar snapped relaxing in the sun by wife Antonela Roccuzzo after Copa America triumph | Goal.com

Lionel Messi was spotted relaxing on a sunbed after winning his fourth international trophy with Argentina.