Lionel Messi Barcelona star enjoys movies with his family

Having missed out of Argentina squad for their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Peru, Lionel Messi is focusing on just his family.

A groin injury has sidelined Messi for three weeks and while recovering the Barcelona star is spending lots of time with his family.

The 29-year-old took his family to the cinema to see a movie as his Argentine teammates were preparing for their World Cup qualifiers.

The forward’s long-term partner Antonella Roccuzzo shared a photo of her and Messi along with their young son, Thiago in a cinema.

Messi has known fellow Roasio native Roccuzzo since he was five years old as she is the cousin of his best friend and Jacksonville Armada midfielder Lucas Scaglia.

The couple who have been dating since 2008 and have two sons Thiago (born 2012) and Mateo (born 2015).