He is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time.
And Lionel Messi was a man in demand as he was mobbed by fans on the beach while on holiday in Formentera in Spain.
The Argentina captain, 35, was joined by fellow footballers Luis Suarez and Cesc Fabregas on the trip.
Holiday: Lionel Messi was a man in demand as he was mobbed by fans on the beach while on holiday in Formentera in Spain alongside Cesc Formentera
Lionel appeared in good spirits as he was surrounded by fans who took photos and received hugs from the star.
The footballer chatted to several bikini-clad beach goers as he soaked up the sun on the Spanish island.
Lionel cut a casual figure for the outing as he sported a black vest top and a pair of red shorts.
The athlete showed off his chiselled physique as he went shirtless while on a boat trip with his pals and their children.
Fun in the sun: Lionel appeared in good spirits as he was surrounded by fans who took photos and received hugs from the star
Popular: The footballer chatted to several bikini-clad beach goers as he soaked up the sun on the Spanish island
The footballer, who has been enjoying a European holiday for the last few weks, also went for a trip on a dingy with his pals
Relaxed: Lionel cut a casual figure for the outing as he sported a black vest top and a pair of red shorts
Lionel and the group were spotted diving into the water and going for a swim as they made the most of their sun-kissed trip.
The footballer, who has been enjoying a European holiday, also went for a trip on a dingy with his pals.
Lionel was also joined by his wife Antonela Roccuzzo on the trip along with their children Thiago, Mateo and Ciro.
Looking good: The athlete showed off his chiselled physique as he went shirtless while on a boat trip with his pals
Family: Lionel was also joined by his wife Antonela Roccuzzo on the trip along with their children Thiago, Mateo and Ciro.
Pals: Lionel was also joined by close pal and fellow player Cesc Fabregas
All together now: The football stars were in great company as they let their hair down on the luxury vessel
All smiles: Luis Suarez sported a white vest top and a pair of green printed shorts
Causal: Cesc sported a navy polo shirt and a pair of bright green shorts
Dip: Cesc showed off him gym-honed physique as he went diving off the yacht
Lionel, his wife Antonela and their three children had been staying in a six-bed £250,000-a-week mansion on the island with Fabregas and wife Daniella Semaan.
Luxury: Messi, wife Antonela Roccuzzo and their three children had been staying in a six-bed £250,000-a-week mansion on the island with Fabregas and wife Daniella Semaan
