Images: Lionel Messi on vacation in Miami following Copa campaign

Following a gruelling year, Lionel Messi is enjoying a well-deserved break away in Miami.

The 34-year-old had to put his body through a rigorous schedule during the 2020/21 campaign with Barcelona, during which he featured in 47 of the 54 games that his team played in all competitions.

That was followed by his involvement in the 2021 Copa America, where he led Argentina to their first major tournament victory in 28 years. Messi featured in each of La Albiceleste’s seven games in the competition, while also featuring in six of their eight World Cup qualifying games over the past ten months.

And, with the 2021/22 campaign exactly a month away, it is important that the Argentina captain recuperates and relaxes after a difficult campaign. Messi seems to be doing just that as pictures of him holidaying in Miami with his family are doing the rounds. (h/t Mundo Deportivo)

The 34-year-old’s wife, Antonella, uploaded two images on her Instagram account, one of which shows Messi sunbathing, while the other is a selfie with the superstar alongside his wife and son, Ciro.

Even as Messi enjoys his vacation, the talks over his contract extension with Barcelona rumble on. An agreement over terms is said to have been reached between the club and the player, but an announcement is yet to be made, with reports indicating that more wage cuts may be necessary before the Catalans can register the 34-year-old.