Lionel Messi’s teammates past and present have touched down in Argentina ahead of the Barcelona star's wedding.
The 30-year-old striker is set to wed long-term girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo in one of Argentina's most lavish venues today.
The star's hometown of Rosario will welcome a host of footballing royalty, many of whom flew into the Argentine city on Thursday.
Players Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets were seen stepping off a private jet with former teammate, Chelsea star Cesc Fabregas.
Although Messi now lives in Spain, locals in Rosario have a soft spot for the local boy from humble beginnings who hit the big time.
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Messi and his wife-to-be met in Rosario and have been inseparable since. The pair also still have friends in the city that they reportedly keep in regular contact with.
The couple, who have been together for 10 years and have two sons, will tie the knot at the City Centre Rosario complex.
Messi will have some time for a honeymoon before linking up with Barcelona for their pre-season tour of America next month.
New boss Ernesto Valverde will lead his side out to face Juventus on July 22, before testing his troops against Manchester United and Real Madrid on a tour down the east coast.
