- Lionel Messi and his family enjoyed a few days vacation in Dubai
- The Argentine and family members returned to Barcelona on Monday night
- Messi will now commence preparations for Saturday's La Liga clash against Atletico Madrid
Barcelona captain Lionel Messi on Monday night returned to base with members of his family-his wife and three children after holidaying in Dubai during the international break.
According to Daily Mail report, the playmaker was spotted on arrival wearing a hood as he carried his son Mateo, but could not stop for selfie with supporters at the airport.
On the other hand, his partner Antonella walked with their eldest son Thiago, while carrying their youngest child Ciro.
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Messi and his family members enjoyed the warm weather Abu Dhabi had to offer away from their Europe-base as Messi was spotted in a water park over the weekend.
Lionel Messi returns to Barcelona with family after holidaying in Dubai
In addition, Messi also spent some time with French World Cup star Paul Pogba, when both stars were caught on camera at a restaurant.
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Lionel Messi partner Antonella carried their youngest son Ciro fon arrival
The Argentine superstar also meet celebrity Salt Bae and Manchester United ace Ashley Young.
Messi will now turn his attention to Barcelona top-of-the-table clash against Atletico Madrid in a La Liga showdown on Saturday night.
Barcelona currently top the La Liga log with one point separating them from third-placed Atletico going into the game.
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously had reported that Manchester United star Paul Pogba was spotted chatting with Barcelona star Lionel Messi in Salt Bae’s Turkish steak house in Dubai.
Pogba was excused from the Europa Nations League game when France played against the Netherlands due to injury as Les Bleus suffered their first defeat in 15 games.
It is understood that the 25-year-old spoke in Spanish all through the meeting with his Argentine counterpart at the restaurant.
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