Messi returns to Argentina to spend holidays
After the 4-1 Catalan derby victory, Lionel Messi returned to his native Rosario, Argentina to spend time with his family for the holidays, after coach Luis Enrique gave the Blaugrana No. 10 extra time off.
In a private flight with his brother Rodrigo, Messi touched down in the Argentinian city where plenty of fans awaited his arrival.
His soon to be wife Antonella was there to meet him, having made the trip with sons Thiago and Mateo a day earlier.
His superb performance in the derby is sure to have earned him the rest in his native land.
Source: Marca