The Inter Miami ace, 36, has become the star attraction of the MLS – bringing a star-studded crowd to his games.
17Lionel Messi has been hitting hotspots like Gekko, Miami Beach and has found a home since joining the MLS
17Messi has found himself a stunning home in Fort LauderdaleCredit: The Mega Agency
17Pals David Beckham and Sergio Busquets have joined Messi for some fine cuisine at trendy Gekko restaurantCredit: INSTAGRAM
Naturally, he is living the life of an A-lister.
His most lavish expense so far has come in the shape of his stunning £8.6million home in Fort Lauderdale.
Boasting its own boat dock, it has eight bedrooms, nine and a half bathrooms, a garage for three cars and its own luxury pool.
It’s the perfect abode to house his family, including wife Antonella Roccuzzo and their brood, Mateo, Thiago and Ciro.
Miami Beach staple
On one of his first nights out as a family, a Miami Beach pasta favourite served Messi and his family well.
They went to the very reasonably priced Cafe Prima Pasta, where pasta dishes start at $19.95 (£16) to the most expensive around seafood linguini costing $26.95 (£22).
The kids would have enjoyed the various desserts on the menu, from tiramisu to cheesecake and various ice cream.
Owner Gerard Cea made sure Messi posed for a snap, with one of his boys perched on a drum kit behind them.
As Messi tried to make a sneaky exit through the back door, he was mobbed by a waiting crowd of fans.
17Messi took his family to Miami Beach staple Cafe Prima Pasta and posed for a photo with owner Gerard CeaCredit: INSTAGRAM
17Pasta dishes like this seafood linguini are Cafe Prima Pasta’s speciality
17Fans mobbed Messi and his family when he left the restaurant
He stopped to take keep-sake snaps, and one supporter even planted a kiss on Messi’s cheek.
For his part, the famous No10 looked slightly embarrassed by the attention.
Antonella was also probed by reporters as she left the restaurant, but just offered them a smile as she led their sons to their car.
Sun, sand and sea
Ahead of his rain-soaked unveiling, Messi took a few days off with wife Antonella.
They did what any normal couple would do in their new plush surroundings.
The loved-up pair were spotted holding hands and taking a stroll along the beach.
Mrs Messi shared a snap on Instagram of the two walking along the stunning white sand.
17The world famous South Beach is a haven for tourists and sun worshippersCredit: Getty
17Wag Antonella and Lionel Messi were seen walking hand in hand on a Miami beachCredit: INSTAGRAM
17Love was in the air for the Messi and Antonella, who described her new surroundings as ‘Paradise’
She captioned the photo ‘Paraiso,’ which translates to ‘Paradise’ in English.
You can’t argue with that.
Home is where the heart is
Messi already has an astonishing property portfolio in Miami worth £15million.
This includes an amazing 4,400-square-foot apartment in the exclusive Porsche Design Tower, the entire ninth floor of the Regalia Tower on Collins Avenue and TWO luxury units in the nearby Trump Royale tower.
And he’s only added to it further, with his stunning new Fort Lauderdale mansion.
According to Forbes, it covers 10,500 in square-foot and consists of eight bedrooms, nine and a half bathrooms, a three-car garage and a pool.
There is also a spa, fitness room and TWO boat docks.
Property taxes on the house are thought to be in the region of £67,000 per year.
17Messi splashed £8.6m on his seafront propertyCredit: The Mega Agency
17The property boasts lavish and stylish interiorsCredit: Lori Morris Design by Brandon Barre
17Stunning views surround the epic mansion Messi has now boughtCredit: Lori Morris Design by Brandon Barre
Lionel Messi owns FOUR apartments on Miami Beach